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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and St. Louis?
What is the cheapest month to fly to St. Louis?
In general, May 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 $227. The month of September is another great option to travel to St. Louis, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $246.
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 $297. 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 $295 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 $428 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 18 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to St. Louis for around $271 when searching 18 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 $114 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.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis?
Southwest, American Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis
What airlines fly to St. Louis?
American Airlines, United Airlines and Contour are the top three most popular airlines that fly to St. Louis from Chicago according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to St. Louis. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to St. Louis on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from Chicago to St. Louis on average per day?
The number of flights available between Chicago and St. Louis is 56 per day as of April 2025. The most frequent departure time is 8:00PM, with 41% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from Chicago to St. Louis on average per week?
As of April 2025, there are 396 flights per week flying from Chicago to St. Louis. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.
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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 55m 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 $97, or consider a bus from Chicago to St. Louis starting at $74. 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.
What is the carbon footprint of flying from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis?
The carbon footprint of a Chicago to Lambert-St Louis flight is around 181lb, which may vary slightly based on airline and stops. There is a CO2 sorter on our flight search results to help you select the lowest possible footprint. The carbon footprint of a train for this route is 68% less. If you can take the time, the carbon footprint of a bus for this journey would be 37lb, some 80% less than flying.
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?
As of April 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from 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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Chicago to St. Louis is Airbus A319, representing 13.34% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 at 10.87%, Embraer 175 at 10.20%, and Embraer 170 at 9.73%.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to St. Louis?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and St. Louis, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 34% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 28%, Southwest with 25%, and Southern / Mokulele with 13%.
Best airlines flying from Chicago to St. Louis
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| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $115 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $116 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,282 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $117 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.5 27 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $142 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,665 reviews |
Southwest Flights From Chicago to St. Louis
Southwest operates around 30 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 4,282 reviews.
United Airlines Flights From Chicago to St. Louis
Across 8,665 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 $142 to $319. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.
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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to St. Louis from Chicago.
Can I find flights from Chicago to St. Louis with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Chicago to St. Louis flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to St. Louis?
Once you have performed a search for Chicago to St. Louis flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
I’m not ready to book a flight from Chicago to St. Louis right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
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