$44 Cheap Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (ORD)

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Today's featured flight deals from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)

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Lower price than typical

Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Chicago (CLT-ORD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $44 for one-way flights and $88 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$88 Roundtrip, just found
$88
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $88 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$97 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $97 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Nov 8
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$105 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$105
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $105 found 6 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 29
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$110 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $110 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$113 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$113
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $113 found 5 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 29
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$115 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$115
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $115 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 3
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$117 Roundtrip, just found
$117
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $117 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Oct 25 - Mon, Oct 27
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$124 Roundtrip, just found
$124
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $124 just found
United
Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$159 Roundtrip, just found
$159
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $159 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
CLT
Charlotte
ORD
Chicago
$239 Roundtrip, just found
$239
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from Charlotte to Chicago, returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $239 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (ORD)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $61 - $153 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Chicago

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Midway Intl. MDW. Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 16 minutes. Flights from $204
MDW
Midway Intl.
Closest
Average driving time to city center16 min
Flights from $204
Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (ORD)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
O'Hare Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$88
Distance
598 mi

Charlotte to Chicago Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Charlotte to Chicago

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Charlotte to Chicago are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Chicago with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Chicago

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Charlotte to Chicago: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Charlotte to Chicago

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Charlotte to Chicago in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $44 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Charlotte to Chicago flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Charlotte to Chicago airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) cost?
Snag a cheap one-way flight from $44 or cheap return flight from $88 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
October is the cheapest month to fly from CLT to ORD. Traveling during quieter months is often the key to finding better deals on flights.
Which airlines fly direct from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Fly directly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) on an American Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
United Airlines and American Airlines are some popular airlines offering reasonable fares. Remember that flight prices from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) can change depending on the time of year, demand and how early you book. With Expedia's search tool, you can easily find a CLT to ORD flight that matches your preferences and budget.
How many flights per day from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
With an average of 12 direct flights departing from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) daily, you'll be taking off on vacation soon enough.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Flights between CLT and ORD are busiest at 7 AM. If you're after a quieter trip and potentially cheaper prices, look for a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLT to ORD?
Fly on a Monday if you're after the biggest selection of flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
What is the earliest flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)'s first flight to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) takes off at approximately 6:25AM UTC-5. With a total flight time of 2h 15m, you'll arrive at around 7:40AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Flights from CLT to ORD have an average travel time of 2 hours and 15 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 600 mi.
What airline has the least delays from CLT to ORD?
Consider traveling with Spirit Airlines if you'd like to go straight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) without any interruptions. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 83%. Want real-time updates? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
To land at O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) on schedule, choose a flight that leaves from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Chicago from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
If you're catching a direct flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Chicago, you'll land at either O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) or Midway Intl. Airport (MDW).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from CLT to ORD are usually more expensive. To lock in the best prices, start looking for flights early. That said, if you can play around with your travel dates, you may land a cheap fare right before you leave.
Is it cheaper to book a CLT to ORD flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by booking a CLT to ORD flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage everything in one place. After choosing your ideal flights and accommodations, you can add extras like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
If you booked your CLT to ORD flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the ticket type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for more information.

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