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$39 Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Chicago (PHL-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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.
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8:59 am - 10:21 amPHL-ORD
2h 22mnonstop
5:01 am - 8:04 amORD-PHL
2h 03mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
10:59 pm - 12:16 amPHL-MDW
2h 17mnonstop
2:35 pm - 5:36 pmMDW-PHL
2h 01mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 18
4:00 pm - 12:20 amPHL-ORD
9h 20m1 stop
10:58 am - 12:42 amORD-PHL
12h 44m1 stop
$76Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15
5:10 am - 5:40 pmPHL-ORD
13h 30m1 stop
6:40 pm - 9:00 amORD-PHL
13h 20m1 stop
$77Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 15
9:00 pm - 10:33 pmPHL-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
6:35 pm - 9:42 pmORD-PHL
2h 07mnonstop
$139American Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Sat, May 11
3:40 pm - 6:30 pmPHL-ORD
3h 50m1 stop
5:00 am - 7:57 amORD-PHL
1h 57mnonstop
$140American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 5
6:15 am - 7:40 amPHL-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
9:25 pm - 12:28 amORD-PHL
2h 03mnonstop
$149United Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Thu, May 9
6:00 am - 9:20 amPHL-ORD
4h 20m1 stop
11:45 am - 5:22 pmORD-PHL
4h 37m1 stop
$176Delta
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Thu, May 9 - Wed, May 15
6:00 am - 8:48 amPHL-MDW
3h 48m1 stop
5:45 pm - 11:09 pmMDW-PHL
4h 24m1 stop
$176Delta
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Sat, Jun 22 - Tue, Jun 25
6:34 pm - 7:59 pmPHL-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
9:25 pm - 12:28 amORD-PHL
2h 03mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Sat, May 18

Flights from Philadelphia to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Philadelphia to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Philadelphia to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Chicago cost $24 and was between Philadelphia and Chicago Midway Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $49.

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

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Philadelphia, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago, 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 Philadelphia to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $173 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $314 and $267 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Chicago, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Chicago from Philadelphia were found on Frontier ($39) and Spirit Airlines ($40), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($58) and Spirit Airlines ($76).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Philadelphia and Chicago?

The airlines most regularly connecting Philadelphia to Chicago are American Airlines (12 flights per day), United Airlines (8 flights per day), and Southwest (3 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Philadelphia and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Philadelphia to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $47 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Philadelphia and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 22 and 30 nonstop flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 22m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 187 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago take?

Direct flights take on average 2h 13m to travel the 661 miles between Philadelphia and Chicago.

What’s the earliest departure time from Philadelphia to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 6:00 am and will be landing in Chicago at 7:25 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Philadelphia to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to Chicago jets off at 10:59 pm and lands at 12:16 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$39
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

  • Where can I park at Philadelphia Airport?

    You can get long-term parking at the airport's Economy Lot F, which charges about $15-$22 per day. Suppose you need to park your rental car before heading to your departure terminal. In that case, you'll find the designated car-rental parking lots in the Multi-Modal Facility located next to the Economy Parking lot.

  • What can I do at Philadelphia Airport before the flight?

    As you wait for your flight departure at Philadelphia Airport, check out the on-site Art Exhibitions at various terminals in the airport. You can find art displays in Terminals A-East, B, C, and D with impressive displays that humanize the airport's surroundings.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Chicago from Philadelphia Airport?

    American and United are two major airlines that provide non-stop flights from Philadelphia to Chicago. However, most flights serving the route have one stop. Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Sun Country Airlines all have a single flight layover in Miramar, Denver, Atlanta, and Minneapolis, respectively.

  • Which is the fastest transport option to the city center from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Taking a taxi to Downtown Chicago is a quicker means of ground transportation from O'Hare Airport. Taxi operators are located outside the airport terminal, ready to take you to the city for about $50. The journey takes about 35min and might vary depending on the traffic. You can opt for the Blue Line L train that takes an average of 45min to get to the city center. Alternatively, you can use GO Airport Express that offers nonstop shared ride services, which may take a few more extra minutes, as you might have to wait for other passengers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago was $39 for a one-way ticket and $58 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Chicago?

    No

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

    American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, JetBlue, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Chicago?

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $300 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $274 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chicago.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $45 or less one-way and $86 or less round-trip.
  • An advantage of flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is that it lies about 7 miles from the downtown area and gives you hassle-free access to the city. Make sure to board your plane to Chicago at the right terminal for quick and convenient security screenings and take-offs. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines generally depart from Terminal D, while Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines depart from Terminal E.
  • Art enthusiasts will love touching down at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). Before leaving the airport, check out The Sky's the Limit Sculpture in Terminal 1 or the Palimpsest, a beautiful tapestry construction made using shoelaces and nylon fishing nets, located in the airport's Multi-Modal Facility.
  • If you'd rather get accommodation at the airport instead of going to Downtown Chicago, we recommend booking a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport. The Hilton Hotel lies right at the airport, opposite Terminals 1, 2, and 3. It offers convenient flight boarding and take-offs.
  • For nursing facilities, there are Mamava mobile pods, situated in Terminal A-West, Terminal F, and the B/C Connector. Alternatively, go to Minute Suites private room, between Terminals B and A-East, where you can nurse privately for free for the first 30min.
  • Traveling on a budget? You can get cheaper can easier access to Philadelphia Airport from the city center using the SEPTA Airport Line Regional Rail trains. These trains travel the route at 30min intervals. The fare will cost around $7-$8, and the journey takes about 30min.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Philadelphia to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Philadelphia to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Philadelphia

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10951 reviews
8.2boarding
8.0entertainment
7.4food
8.6crew
7.9comfort
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I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

10.0 ExcellentAlexander, Apr 2024RDU - CVG
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I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

flight delayed so missed connection and this had to rebook for next day

Flight departed PHL one hour late due to late arrival of aircraft. On board services were okay. First class menu does not offer any new items; same desserts (cheese & crackers or Mango sorbet). At least there were no credit card promotions during the flight.

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

Terrible Ticketing and Check in process. I learned that AA unilaterally cancelled my premium seating from PHL to CLT and from CLT to JAN. They did, however, refund my money, but my seating was subsequently severely downgraded. They didn’t have a seat for my unless I paid for it! Not cool! Consequently, Check-in took 45 min. AA is usually great, but this was my worst experience with AA ever. Appalling they they arbitrarily cancel my seats threatening loss of flight if I didn’t pay for a seat!!!! -John

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

Great flight. Quick boarding and departure. No problems. Flight crew were very friendly and professional.

heat was on full blast. It was like the Tropics inside the plan.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

First....my trip was from Ft. Myers to Philly (not the other way around). Plane was clean, staff was friendly and flight was efficient with boarding and flight time. Thumbs up all around.

Seats are very small and extremely hard. Too close together. The person next to me had average shoulders and was very far into my 'space'.

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Flights are great except for the ticketing service on the terminal.. Too little employees taking care for lots of flights.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/28Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 22mPHL-ORD
$39
5/12Sun
nonstopFrontier
2h 17mPHL-MDW
$39
5/29Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 37mPHL-ORD
$40
5/28Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
27h 45mPHL-ORD
$51
6/19Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 23mPHL-ORD
$66
5/11Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 24mPHL-ORD
$70
5/9Thu
1 stopDelta
4h 20mPHL-ORD
$88
5/4Sat
1 stopDelta
3h 49mPHL-MDW
$88
5/16Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 25mPHL-ORD
$110
5/12Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 25mPHL-ORD
$120

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Last minute flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 36mPHL-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 17mORD-PHL
$106
5/2Thu
nonstopFrontier
2h 17mPHL-MDW
5/8Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 03mMDW-PHL
$113
4/30Tue
multi-stop
8h 29mPHL-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stop
9h 04mORD-PHL
$169
5/1Wed
multi-stop
11h 36mPHL-ORD
5/9Thu
multi-stop
8h 19mORD-PHL
$171
5/1Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 29mPHL-ORD
5/8Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 57mORD-PHL
$210
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 54mPHL-ORD
5/4Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 56mORD-PHL
$218
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
5h 24mPHL-ORD
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 47mORD-PHL
$233
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
4h 44mPHL-MDW
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 11mMDW-PHL
$233
4/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 25mPHL-ORD
5/1Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 08mORD-PHL
$341
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 25mPHL-ORD
5/4Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 04mORD-PHL
$401

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Philadelphia - Chicago Flights

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Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Philadelphia

Cabin classes:

$587
$550
$623
$49

Compare transportation modes for Philadelphia to Chicago

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Flights$5272h 16m
Trains$34326h 45m
Buses$17921h 59m