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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago from $124

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7:00 am - 12:13 amSTS-ORD
15h 13m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 10:54 pmORD-STS
9h 49m1 stop
$239Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 16
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8:10 am - 8:57 pmOAK-ORD
34h 47m2 stops
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8:00 am - 4:28 pmORD-OAK
10h 28m1 stop
$263Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:31 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-ORD
7h 28m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 11:59 pmORD-OAK
10h 24m1 stop
$271Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 9
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 1:38 pmOAK-ORD
5h 43m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 11:57 amORD-OAK
6h 37m1 stop
$275Delta
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Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 17
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 9:21 pmOAK-ORD
6h 51m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 12:08 amORD-OAK
6h 28m1 stop
$277Delta
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Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 17
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 5:55 pmOAK-ORD
10h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 11:57 amORD-OAK
6h 37m1 stop
$280Delta
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Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:33 pmOAK-ORD
8h 18m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:37 pmORD-OAK
11h 37m1 stop
$281Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:31 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-ORD
7h 28m1 stop
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5:51 pm - 11:59 pmORD-OAK
8h 08m1 stop
$282Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 8
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2:54 pm - 12:10 amSFO-ORD
7h 16m1 stop
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9:53 pm - 3:46 pmORD-SFO
19h 53m2 stops
$302Frontier
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
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8:00 pm - 8:02 pmSJC-ORD
22h 02m1 stop
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8:39 am - 2:16 pmORD-SJC
7h 37m1 stop
$307Hawaiian Airlines
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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Dec 3
OAK2:31 pmOakland
7h 28m
1 stop
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 9
ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 24m
1 stop
OAK11:59 pmOakland
$271
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Alaska Airlines
Mar 3
OAK6:15 amOakland
8h 18m
1 stop
ORD4:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 4
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 37m
1 stop
OAK4:37 pmOakland
$281
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 3
OAK2:31 pmOakland
7h 28m
1 stop
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 8
ORD5:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 08m
1 stop
OAK11:59 pmOakland
$282
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Delta flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jan 14
OAK5:55 amOakland
5h 43m
1 stop
ORD1:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 17
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 37m
1 stop
OAK11:57 amOakland
$275
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Delta
Dec 13
OAK12:30 pmOakland
6h 51m
1 stop
ORD9:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 17
ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 28m
1 stop
OAK12:08 amOakland
$277
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Delta
Jan 14
OAK5:55 amOakland
10h 00m
2 stops
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 17
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 37m
1 stop
OAK11:57 amOakland
$280
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 17, 2025.
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Santa RosaChicago

STS - ORD

STSORD

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-12:13 am

1 stop15h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

3:05 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$239

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Sat 1/10

8:10 am-8:57 pm

2 stops34h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$263

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 12/3

2:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

3:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$271

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 1/14

5:55 am-1:38 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

7:20 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 37m

$275

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Sat 12/13

12:30 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/17

7:40 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 28m

$277

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 1/14

5:55 am-5:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

7:20 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 37m

$280

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Tue 3/3

6:15 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-4:37 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$281

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 12/3

2:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

5:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$282

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

2:54 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

9:53 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$302

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Tue 12/30

8:00 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop22h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

8:39 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$307

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The month of April is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from San Francisco Bay Area averaging around $312.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $406. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco Bay Area because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $505.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco Bay Area in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $412 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $466. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco Bay Area when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around $372 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco Bay Area for as low as $293 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 4h 05m
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    The required travel and health documents for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5.8
3,106 reviews
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6.3
8,144 reviews
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7.8
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7.9
8,006 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $163Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,014 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $170Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,309 reviews
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