How long does a flight from Tampa to Chicago take?

The duration of a direct flight to Chicago from Tampa is typically 3h 10m . The journey crosses a distance of 1,013 miles.

How many flights are there between Tampa and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 direct flights that take off from Tampa and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 07m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was £77 for a one-way ticket and £152 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to Chicago?

When flying out of Tampa you will be using Tampa. You will be landing at Chicago, also known as Chicago O'Hare Intl.

What’s the earliest departure time from Tampa to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Tampa at 06:23 and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 08:30.

What’s the latest departure time from Tampa to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 19:33 and lands at 21:38.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to Chicago?

American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to Chicago flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to Chicago?

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to Chicago flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to Chicago?

There are direct flights from Tampa to Chicago on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to Chicago?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to Chicago.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to Chicago?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to Chicago?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to Chicago?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Tampa and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tampa to Chicago?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Tampa to Chicago were found on Frontier (£152) and United Airlines (£153).

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£152

Typical prices: £106-£205

Frontier

Tue 6/10Tue 13/10

TPA - ORD • 2 stops

Cheapest direct flights

£153

Typical prices: £142-£255

United Airlines

Wed 16/9Sat 19/9

TPA - ORD • Direct

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Every day

You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 3h 07m

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When to book

3 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.

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When to travel

October

Cheapest • 28% price drop

September

Most popular

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Recent return flight deals from Tampa to O'Hare Intl

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

18:00 - 15:20TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

06:00 - 11:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£152Frontier

Wed, 16 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

16:23 - 18:31TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mdirect

07:15 - 11:07ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 52mdirect

£153United Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

19:22 - 21:30TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mdirect

18:40 - 22:29ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 49mdirect

£154American Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

16:23 - 18:31TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mdirect

08:45 - 15:28ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

5h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£158United Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

16:34 - 22:15TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 41m1 stop Newark

07:15 - 11:07ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 52mdirect

£161United Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

16:30 - 18:38TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mdirect

12:59 - 16:47ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 48mdirect

£163United Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

13:22 - 15:30TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mdirect

17:45 - 21:41ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 56mdirect

£165United Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

16:23 - 18:31TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mdirect

08:45 - 15:28ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

5h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£167United Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

06:00 - 10:39TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 39m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14:44 - 20:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

5h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£168Delta

Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

16:23 - 18:31TPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mdirect

08:45 - 15:28ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

5h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£169United Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Tampa to O'Hare Intl flights

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How much is a return flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Tampa usually cost between £162 and £270 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £152 on Frontier (6 Oct–13 Oct).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Chicago?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Tampa, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost £150 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £279 and £273 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low season	January
High season	September
Cheapest flight	£77

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What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was £77 for a one-way ticket and £152 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to Chicago?
When flying out of Tampa you will be using Tampa. You will be landing at Chicago, also known as Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to Chicago?
American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to Chicago flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to Chicago?
The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to Chicago flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to Chicago?
There are direct flights from Tampa to Chicago on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to Chicago?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to Chicago.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to Chicago?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to Chicago?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to Chicago?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Direct departures

Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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