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Delta
Tue., 30 Jun.
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Airport
27h 24m
Fri., 31 Jul.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Airport
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
25h 50m
Trip: 32 days
8.1Excellent
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Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 28,290 reviews
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.5
SEA
MCI
Excellent 9.3
Pros: Crew was super amazing and friendly! Very good service also!
Cons: No seat back entertainment..
Delta
Sat., 5 Sep.
BNE
Brisbane
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Airport
24h 42m
Fri., 25 Sep.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Airport
BNE
Brisbane
36h 15m
Trip: 21 days
8.1Excellent
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Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 28,294 reviews
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.5
LAX
MCI
Excellent 10.0
Pros: Helpful and attentive crew
Delta
Fri., 2 Oct.
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
MDW
Chicago Midway Airport
27h 28m
Fri., 16 Oct.
MDW
Chicago Midway Airport
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
30h 50m
Trip: 15 days
8.1Excellent
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Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 28,292 reviews
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.5
LAX
MCI
Excellent 10.0
Pros: Helpful and attentive crew
Delta
Fri., 26 Jun.
ADL
Adelaide
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Airport
33h 09m
Wed., 22 Jul.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Airport
ADL
Adelaide
29h 02m
Trip: 27 days
8.1Excellent
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Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 28,292 reviews
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.5
CHA
ATL
Excellent 9.0
Pros: Due to COVID 19 we got a 737-800 on a route that usually boasts nothing better than a 717 so everything about this flight was superior to normal runs.
Cons: I wish DL could find a way to better manage food and drinks during the COVID 19 restrictive era.
Japan Airlines
Thu., 2 Jul.
PER
Perth
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Airport
46h 50m
Thu., 16 Jul.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Airport
PER
Perth
44h 55m
Trip: 15 days
8.8Excellent
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Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 4,464 reviews
Overall
8.8
Boarding
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Crew
9.1
Entertainment
8.6
Food
8.5
NRT
BOS
Excellent 10.0
Pros: The crew was polite, responsive and friendly. The food was very good and served hot. For a flight to Japan, I thought $1,000 round trip direct from Boston was an excellent price considering you got 2 complete meals and additional snacks. Much more than I expected. Would fly Japan Airlines again.
Cons: I don't think there was much that could have been improved. The seats were as comfortable as could be expected when paying an economy price.
Good to know
| Low season: | May |
|---|---|
| High season: | July |
| Average price: | $1,144 |
| Good deal: | $901 |
Best time to beat the crowds
4%
expected price decrease
Most popular time to fly
14%
expected price increase
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
or less (return)
The cheapest flight route between these cities is:
MEL - ORD
Melbourne
- Chicago O'Hare Intl
The most popular route is:
MEL - ORD
Melbourne
- Chicago O'Hare Intl
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chicago
- Looking for cheap airfare to Chicago? 25% of our users found return tickets to Chicago for the following prices or less: From Melbourne $900, from Sydney Kingsford Smith $1,029, from Perth $1,238
- Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly to Chicago is February.
- Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago flight deals.
- When booking flights to Chicago, you might notice that the Chicago area is served by more than one airport. The main airports are Chicago O’Hare International Airport, which is also the biggest and the busiest, and Midway International Airport, which is smaller but closer to central Chicago. Chicago Rockford International Airport, in the northern part of Illinois, is the furthest away from Chicago and mostly functions as a cargo airport.
- Those who want to stretch and get rid of any stress after a long flight to Chicago have yoga rooms at their disposal at both Chicago O’Hare International and Chicago Midway airports. People who prefer something more active while at Chicago O’Hare International Airport can access the Hilton Athletic Club for a fee and make use of the gym or swimming pool.
- Art enthusiasts will surely appreciate Chicago O’Hare International Airport’s art exhibitions, with artworks including sculptures and paintings displayed around the airport. Make sure to see the neon tunnel called ‘The Sky is the Limit’, which is the airport’s highlight piece.
- For a fast trip from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to the city centre you can take the CTA Blue Line Train, operating 24 hours a day. Those who have a lot of luggage can choose the Go Airport Express shuttle, which will drop them off in front of their hotel.
- If you have to charge the battery on your phone after your flight to Chicago, Midway Airport boasts ‘Get Plugged In’ charging points located around the airport. The stations include a comfortable seat where you can rest while bringing your phone back to life.
FAQs - booking Chicago flights
What is the cheapest flight to Chicago?
The cheapest airline ticket to Chicago from Australia in the last 72 hours was $1,270 return on the route Melbourne to Chicago. The most popular route is Melbourne to Chicago and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,270 return.
Which airlines fly to Chicago?
In general from Australia, American Airlines flies the most to Chicago.
Which Chicago airport is closest to central Chicago?
Chicago is served by 3 major airports. Chicago Midway Airport (14 kilometres) is the closest to the centre of Chicago, Chicago O'Hare Airport is 26 kilometres from the centre and Chicago Greater Rockford is 126 kilometres away from the centre. View on map.
Does Chicago O’Hare International Airport provide facilities for families?
Entertaining energetic children at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is easy thanks to a big aviation-themed play area and the ‘The Kid On The Fly’ exhibition. The airport features mother’s rooms where moms can nurse and change their babies; there are also changing stations located throughout the airport building.
Are there hotels near Chicago O’Hare International Airport?
The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is located in the airport grounds and connects to the domestic terminal buildings, making it a convenient idea for those who want to get to their boarding gates in no time at all. Aloft Chicago O’Hare is located near the airport and offers free airport transfers that run every half an hour from 5am until midnight. There is also the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare with a free round-the-clock airport shuttle for guests.
Does Chicago Midway Airport offer free Wi-Fi?
You can access the Internet for free at Chicago Midway International Airport, but only for 30 minutes. Those who have to spend more time at Chicago Midway Airport and need a connection for longer can purchase a premium service.
How do I get to the city centre from Chicago Midway International Airport?
Similarly to O’Hare Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport is well connected with the public buses that stop all over the city. If you are pressed for time, opt for the CTA Orange Train, which will get you to the centre of Chicago in about 20 minutes.
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