Domestic route
Cheap flights from Miami to Chicago
Miami International Airport (MIA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 1,199 miles, 2h 55m nonstop.
MIA to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,199 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 55mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAWNSY5 airlinesAmerican, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 22all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindChicago vs Miami
Miami to Chicago
Round trips from $108
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 10.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Miami to Chicago
5 airlines fly nonstop with 22 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, JFK, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, PHL, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, MCO · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DTW, MCO, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNKF93 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)B6NKF93 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DLNK2 airlines
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Miami has 2 airports and Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Miami
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Southwest and Sun Country all fly MIA to ORD nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $108; September 2026 is the most expensive at $140 and up, a difference of $32 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Miami to ChicagoMiami to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Miami to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 2h 55m gate to gate, covering 1,199 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MIA to ORD?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD), with 22 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL, MCO and DTW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Chicago?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $108 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Miami to Chicago flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Miami and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami. MIA is on America/New York time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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