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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Atlanta to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Atlanta to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Atlanta to Chicago (ATL-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to Chicago

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Atlanta to Chicago.
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Expert advice for your flight from Atlanta to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada's Preferred Economy seats offer 10 cm extra legroom, enhancing comfort on domestic flights.


Air Canada's Aeroplan offers free messaging Wi-Fi, ideal for staying connected during flights.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice, ideal for budget-conscious travelers.


Avoid Basic Fare to ensure seat selection and avoid middle seats; consider Economy Bundle for more perks.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 15 cm more legroom, enhancing comfort on short domestic flights.


Consider Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, especially if traveling with a carry-on.

Airports
ATL

Avoid parking at ATL due to ongoing construction. Consider MARTA for a hassle-free commute, avoiding Atlanta's notorious traffic.

Read more about ATLby Blane Bachelor
ORD

For a quick trip to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD. It runs 24/7 and avoids traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on ATL

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Atlanta to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Atlanta to Chicago, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost C$ 193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 288 and C$ 285 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 420, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Atlanta to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Atlanta to Chicago flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Atlanta to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Atlanta to Chicago flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Air France, and Aeromexico.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Atlanta to Chicago?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Atlanta to Chicago?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Atlanta and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Atlanta to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Atlanta to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Atlanta is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Atlanta to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Atlanta to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 143 or less one-way and C$ 129 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +26 more

Thursday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Friday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Saturday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Sunday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +26 more

Thursday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Friday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Saturday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

Sunday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air Canada, +26 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +27 more

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