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3:49 pm - 10:46 am
STL
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ORD
18h 57m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:30 am - 10:27 pm
ORD
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STL
13h 57m
1 stop
$148Frontier
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
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8:12 pm - 9:43 am
STL
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ORD
13h 31m
1 stop
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5:01 am - 10:37 am
ORD
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STL
5h 36m
1 stop
$150Frontier
Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 18
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11:05 am - 12:34 pm
STL
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ORD
1h 29mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 9:15 pm
ORD
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STL
1h 25mnonstop
$153American Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 11
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5:42 pm - 9:10 am
STL
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ORD
15h 28m
1 stop
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11:51 am - 11:33 pm
ORD
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STL
11h 42m
1 stop
$159Frontier
Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 9
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5:42 pm - 9:10 am
STL
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ORD
15h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:51 am - 11:33 pm
ORD
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STL
11h 42m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 9
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8:32 am - 11:38 pm
STL
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ORD
15h 06m
1 stop
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4:18 pm - 7:02 am
ORD
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STL
14h 44m
1 stop
$161Frontier
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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10:01 pm - 8:29 pm
STL
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ORD
22h 28m
1 stop
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11:51 am - 11:33 pm
ORD
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STL
11h 42m
1 stop
$162Frontier
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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10:55 am - 3:30 pm
STL
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ORD
4h 35m
1 stop
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1:55 pm - 7:10 pm
ORD
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STL
5h 15m
1 stop
$163Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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9:10 am - 10:20 am
STL
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MDW
1h 10mnonstop
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8:15 am - 9:35 am
MDW
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STL
1h 20mnonstop
$171Southwest
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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6:10 am - 1:06 pm
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MDW
6h 56m
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7:16 pm - 11:25 pm
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STL
4h 09m
1 stop
$173Delta
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 11

Frontier flights from St. Louis to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on St. Louis to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 25
STL3:49 pmLambert-St Louis
18h 57m
1 stop
ORD10:46 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 4
ORD8:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 57m
1 stop
STL10:27 pmLambert-St Louis
$148
Frontier
Mar 14
STL8:12 pmLambert-St Louis
13h 31m
1 stop
ORD9:43 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 18
ORD5:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 36m
1 stop
STL10:37 amLambert-St Louis
$150
Frontier
Feb 7
STL5:42 pmLambert-St Louis
15h 28m
1 stop
ORD9:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 9
ORD11:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 42m
1 stop
STL11:33 pmLambert-St Louis
$159

American Airlines flights from St. Louis to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on St. Louis to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 10
STL11:05 amLambert-St Louis
1h 29m
ORD12:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 11
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
STL9:15 pmLambert-St Louis
$153
American Airlines
Feb 11
STL10:17 amLambert-St Louis
5h 23m
1 stop
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 11
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
STL9:15 pmLambert-St Louis
$212
American Airlines
Apr 11
STL12:11 pmLambert-St Louis
1h 26m
ORD1:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 13
ORD10:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 18m
STL11:48 pmLambert-St Louis
$220

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/25

3:49 pm-10:46 am

1 stop18h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

8:30 am-10:27 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$148

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/14

8:12 pm-9:43 am

1 stop13h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

5:01 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 36m

$150

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/10

11:05 am-12:34 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

7:50 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$153

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/7

5:42 pm-9:10 am

1 stop15h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

11:51 am-11:33 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$159

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/7

5:42 pm-9:10 am

1 stop15h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

11:51 am-11:33 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$160

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/18

8:32 am-11:38 pm

1 stop15h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

4:18 pm-7:02 am

1 stop14h 44m

$161

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/5

10:01 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop22h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

11:51 am-11:33 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$162

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/2

10:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

1:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$163

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/5

9:10 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/9

8:15 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$171

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/11

6:10 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

7:16 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$173

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from St. Louis, with most prices found around $199. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from St. Louis to Chicago during September average around $226.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $668. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from St. Louis to Chicago for around $883.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from St. Louis to Chicago during this time can be as low as $594. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $1,194.

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

Fly from Lambert-St Louis to Chicago Midway for the best Lambert-St Louis - Chicago flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from St. Louis when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $283 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from St. Louis for as low as $178 on momondo.

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

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

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

As of January 2026, prices for St. Louis to Chicago flights are approximately 17% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from St. Louis to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from St. Louis to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$224

Fastest flight time

1h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from St. Louis in the past 72 hours is $224. The best round-trip flight deal from St. Louis to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $334.
The fastest flight from St. Louis to Chicago takes 1h 05m
Direct flights go from St. Louis to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports in Chicago. From St. Louis there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).
  • Is flying the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Chicago?

    The quickest way is to book a flight from St. Louis to Chicago, which can be as quick as 1h 10m onboard Southwest. You can also get a train from St. Louis to Chicago, or a bus from St. Louis to Chicago which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

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

    Taking a train to your destination is the cheapest option we’ve found in the past few days. The cheapest price we’ve found for this option is $54, making it less expensive than a flight from St. Louis to Chicago and cheaper than a bus from St. Louis to Chicago.

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

    Lambert-St Louis and Chicago are 262.0 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 1h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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

    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 Lambert-St Louis Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago 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 Chicago. 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 St. Louis to Chicago?

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

Best airlines flying from St. Louis to Chicago

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
SouthwestPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,257 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $105Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,118 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $114Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,154 reviews
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Southern / MokulelePriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From St. Louis to Chicago

    Southwest flight deals from St. Louis to Chicago start from $97 round-trip. Over the 16 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $306 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • United Airlines Flights From St. Louis to Chicago

    United Airlines (7.4/10 from 9,152 reviews) operates around 50 flights from St. Louis to Chicago in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $307, with deals from around $114 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip St. Louis to Chicago flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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