Cheap flights from Orlando to Chicago from $130 MCO, SFB → MDW, ORD, RFD
Orlando International Airport (MCO), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The cheapest return found recently is $156 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $130 with Frontier Airlines, 18 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $130, Frontier Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $156, 14 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $160 to $247
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $152 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 1 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $160 to $247.
Cheapest return found recently
$156
14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 7:05 a.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 11 h 44 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$237
21 Nov – 23 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 10:38 p.m. · Return leaves 5:40 a.m. · 5 h 56 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Orlando to Chicago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$156 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$152 8 Dec – 15 Decfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $104 to $207.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 19 Nov to 14 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
169 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 21 Nov | $243 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 22 Nov | $248 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 23 Nov | $237 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 30 Nov | $296 | Allegiant Air | Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) → Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 8 Dec | $159 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 15 Dec | $152 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 20 Dec | $165 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 22 Dec | $204 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 29 Dec | $252 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $156 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $152.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $100 to $130.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$130
18 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Orlando International Airport (MCO) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Leaves 5:29 p.m. · 3 h 1 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$130
18 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Orlando International Airport (MCO) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Leaves 5:29 p.m. · 3 h 1 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Orlando to Chicago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$130 18 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$48 14 Jan 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $46 to $124.
At $130, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates from 21 Nov to 3 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Dec, 15 Dec costs $67: $63 less than the cheapest found recently.
Frontier Airlines · Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · 1 stop · found 8 days ago
Every date we hold
47 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | $111 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $100 | Allegiant Air | Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) → Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $67 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec | $130 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $164 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $117 | Allegiant Air | Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) → Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $141 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $48 | Allegiant Air | Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) → Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Mar 2027 | $104 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $48.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air.
Premium cabin fares from Orlando to Chicago
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Orlando to Chicago?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $258 | $193 | +61% | 40 |
| 7–13 days | $237 | $130 | +48% | 43 |
| 14–29 days | $160 | $127 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $178 | $119 | +11% | 40 |
| 60–89 days | $197 | $104 | +23% | 24 |
| 90–179 days | $379 | $303 | +137% | 9 |
| 180+ days | $384 | $384 | +140% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $82 | $61 | +37% | 33 |
| 7–13 days | $67 | $58 | +12% | 34 |
| 14–29 days | $60 | $51 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $99 | $56 | +64% | 28 |
| 60–89 days | $69 | $46 | +15% | 32 |
| 90–179 days | $76 | $62 | +27% | 43 |
| 180+ days | $181 | $164 | +202% | 11 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Tampa → Chicago
124 km from Orlando
$213
$57 more than flying from Orlando
29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 · TPA → ORD · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Orlando → Milwaukee
131 km from Chicago
$203
$47 more than flying to Chicago
18 Dec – 22 Dec · MCO → MKE · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Orlando → South Bend
116 km from Chicago
$80
$50 less than flying to Chicago
4 Mar 2027 · MCO → SBN · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Orlando to Chicago?
The cheapest return found recently is $156 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $152 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec to 15 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $160 to $247.
How much is a one-way flight from Orlando to Chicago?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $130 with Frontier Airlines, 18 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $48 with Allegiant Air, 14 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $100 to $130.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Chicago?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $152, 8 Dec to 15 Dec, found 7 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $48, 14 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Orlando to Chicago?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Orlando to Chicago?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $237 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov to 23 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $130 with Frontier Airlines, 18 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Chicago?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 18 Dec, takes 3 h 1 min from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Orlando to Chicago?
Between 19 Nov and 14 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 9 of the 10 departure dates we hold, and Allegiant Air on 1. Between 21 Nov and 3 Mar 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 6 of the 9 departure dates we hold, and Allegiant Air on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work