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Cheap flights from Chicago to St. Louis from $46

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Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 12:35 pmMDW-STL
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 9:50 amSTL-MDW
1h 10mnonstop
$91Southwest
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Tue, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 6
United Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 10:45 pmORD-STL
1h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 6:55 pmSTL-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
$91United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 8:20 amORD-STL
1h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:23 am - 8:48 amSTL-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
$92American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
American Airlines Logo
10:34 pm - 11:48 pmORD-STL
1h 14mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:23 am - 8:45 amSTL-ORD
1h 22mnonstop
$94American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 9:30 amMDW-STL
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 6:35 amSTL-MDW
1h 10mnonstop
$94Southwest
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Sat, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 4
United Airlines Logo
2:23 pm - 3:47 pmORD-STL
1h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:30 amSTL-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
$137United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 10
Southern / Mokulele Logo
8:15 am - 12:10 pmORD-STL
3h 55m1 stop
Southern / Mokulele Logo
1:00 pm - 7:37 amSTL-ORD
18h 37m1 stop
$165Southern / Mokulele
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
Delta Logo
7:17 pm - 11:22 pmMDW-STL
4h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:46 am - 1:03 pmSTL-MDW
4h 17m1 stop
$177Delta
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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 8:25 pmORD-STL
6h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:37 pm - 9:34 pmSTL-ORD
3h 57m1 stop
$177Delta
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Sat, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 4
Southern / Mokulele Logo
8:15 am - 12:10 pmORD-STL
3h 55m1 stop
Southern / Mokulele Logo
1:00 pm - 4:32 pmSTL-ORD
3h 32m1 stop
$185Southern / Mokulele
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Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 31

American Airlines flights from Chicago to St. Louis

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to St. Louis flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 16
ORD6:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
STL8:20 amLambert-St Louis
Aug 23
STL7:23 amLambert-St Louis
1h 25m
ORD8:48 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Sep 29
ORD10:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 14m
STL11:48 pmLambert-St Louis
Sep 30
STL7:23 amLambert-St Louis
1h 22m
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Aug 16
ORD6:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
STL8:20 amLambert-St Louis
Aug 18
STL7:59 pmLambert-St Louis
1h 31m
ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Southern / Mokulele flights from Chicago to St. Louis

Our best Southern / Mokulele deals on Chicago to St. Louis flight tickets
Southern / Mokulele
Aug 13
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 55m
1 stop
STL12:10 pmLambert-St Louis
Aug 20
STL1:00 pmLambert-St Louis
18h 37m
1 stop
ORD7:37 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Southern / Mokulele
Jul 24
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 55m
1 stop
STL12:10 pmLambert-St Louis
Jul 31
STL1:00 pmLambert-St Louis
3h 32m
1 stop
ORD4:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Southern / Mokulele
Jul 22
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 40m
1 stop
STL8:50 amLambert-St Louis
Jul 23
STL1:00 pmLambert-St Louis
18h 37m
1 stop
ORD7:37 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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What is the cheapest month to fly to St. Louis?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to St. Louis. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $243. The month of April is another great option to travel to St. Louis, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $268.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to St. Louis?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to St. Louis is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $314. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $510. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to St. Louis.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to St. Louis?

Flying to St. Louis from Chicago in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $289 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to St. Louis, so prices are often more expensive at around $435 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Lambert-St Louis flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Lambert-St Louis for the best Chicago - Lambert-St Louis flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to St. Louis?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to St. Louis from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to St. Louis for around $271 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to St. Louis from Chicago for as low as $103 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Lambert-St Louis flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Lambert-St Louis flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Chicago to St. Louis flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Chicago to St. Louis flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to St. Louis

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to St. Louis according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to St. Louis (CHI to STL) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$46

Fastest flight time

1h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in St. Louis

1 airport
The best one-way flight to St. Louis from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $46. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to St. Louis found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $91.
The fastest flight from Chicago to St. Louis takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Chicago to St. Louis every day.
There is 1 airport near St. Louis: Lambert-St Louis (STL)

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from Chicago to St. Louis?

    The quickest way to travel this route is to take a flight from Chicago to St. Louis, doing so can potentially save up to 4h 25m of travel time. While these options may take longer, booking a train from Chicago to St. Louis or a bus from Chicago to St. Louis may suit your needs if travel time is less of a factor in your decision making.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from Chicago to St. Louis?

    A train from Chicago to St. Louis is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Chicago to St. Louis starting at $91, or consider a bus from Chicago to St. Louis starting at $87. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.

  • How far is Chicago to Lambert-St Louis by plane?

    There are 262.0 mi between Chicago and Lambert-St Louis. Typically, this will take 1h 10m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lambert-St Louis Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Lambert-St Louis Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Lambert-St Louis Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to St. Louis?

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to St. Louis?


Best airlines flying from Chicago to St. Louis

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,266 reviews
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Southern / MokulelePriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
6.4
26 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $152Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,861 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to St. Louis

    Southwest operates around 24 flights from Chicago to St. Louis every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $328, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Chicago to St. Louis from as low as $116 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 8.0/10 in 4,266 reviews.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to St. Louis

    Across 8,861 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from Chicago to St. Louis about 49 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $152 to $319. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.


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