Cheapest airlines flights from Baltimore to Chicago

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Baltimore to Chicago, including Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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American Airlines logo American Airlines
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Baltimore to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$41, and round-trip direct flights start at US$58.

Displayed flight fares from Baltimore to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Baltimore to Chicago Flight Details

The distance between Baltimore and Chicago is about 974.31 km. The average flying time from Baltimore to Chicago is around 2 hours 47 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$41
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$58
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance974.31 km
Average flight time2 hours 47 minutes
Popular airlineFrontier Airlines
Flight statistics for the Baltimore–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Baltimore to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Baltimore to Chicago?

The average price of one-way flights from Baltimore to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Baltimore to Chicago is Feb, with an average price of US$61; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Dec, with an average price of up to US$213.

US$213
US$137
US$61
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  • US$61
    Feb
  • US$81
    Mar
  • US$149
    Apr
  • US$107
    May
  • US$107
    Jun
  • US$211
    Jul
  • US$145
    Aug
  • US$104
    Sep
  • US$156
    Oct
  • US$149
    Nov
  • US$213
    Dec
  • US$151
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Baltimore to Chicago?

Average weekly flight prices from Baltimore to Chicago by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Baltimore to Chicago is Mon, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tue, as prices are usually highest then.

US$307
US$205
US$103
US$1
  • US$103
    Mon
  • US$307
    Tue
  • US$135
    Wed
  • US$138
    Thu
  • US$129
    Fri
  • US$147
    Sat
  • US$140
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Baltimore to Chicago (BWI-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$41 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BWI to ORD on Wed, Mar 4), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$58 departing on Wed, Feb 25 and returning on Wed, Mar 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Baltimore to Chicago with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 47 minutes to fly from Baltimore to Chicago.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Baltimore to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 38 flight per week flying from Baltimore to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- AA3849 (06:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from Baltimore to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 4, with one-way flights priced at just US$41.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Baltimore to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Baltimore to Chicago on February 26, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$29.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Baltimore/Washington International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (BWI-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: Midway International Airport (MDW) O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Baltimore is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Baltimore to Chicago

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Baltimore to Chicago on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago, with fares starting at US$99.

US$41
US$99
US$158
US$217
US$275
Frontier Airlines
US$99
Frontier Airlines
Spirit Airlines
US$121
Spirit Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$153
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$240
United Airlines
American Airlines
US$275
American Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Baltimore to Chicago?

Total flights from Baltimore to Chicago across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Baltimore to Chicago, with 16 flights per week.

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9
13
16
American Airlines
16
American Airlines
United Airlines
15
United Airlines
Air New Zealand
15
Air New Zealand
Alaska Airlines
14
Alaska Airlines
Royal Jordanian
9
Royal Jordanian

How many flights fly from Baltimore to Chicago daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Baltimore to Chicago within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Baltimore to Chicago is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

87
69
50
32
Highest
58
Mon
50
Tue
58
Wed
68
Thu
87
Fri
67
Sat
64
Sun