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Cheap flights from Chicago to St. Louis from $61

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Cheap round-trip flights

These are some of the best round-trip flight deals from Chicago to St. Louis that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
4:42 pm - 5:59 pmORD-STL
1h 17mnonstop
10:12 am - 11:34 amSTL-ORD
1h 22mnonstop
$121American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 2
8:25 am - 8:10 pmORD-STL
11h 45m1 stop
5:15 pm - 7:40 amSTL-ORD
14h 25m1 stop
$123Southern / Mokulele
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Thu, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 3
8:19 pm - 9:49 pmORD-STL
1h 30mnonstop
5:35 pm - 6:55 pmSTL-ORD
1h 20mnonstop
$141United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 26 - Wed, Apr 2
8:19 pm - 9:49 pmORD-STL
1h 30mnonstop
5:35 pm - 6:55 pmSTL-ORD
1h 20mnonstop
$161United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 26 - Mon, Mar 31
7:09 pm - 11:03 pmMDW-STL
3h 54m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:45 amSTL-MDW
3h 45m1 stop
$179Delta
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Wed, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 6
5:22 pm - 5:52 pmORD-STL
24h 30m2 stops
12:15 pm - 3:50 pmSTL-ORD
3h 35m1 stop
Wed, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 9
9:25 am - 1:08 pmMDW-STL
3h 43m1 stop
1:48 pm - 6:02 pmSTL-MDW
4h 14m1 stop
$181Delta
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Thu, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 3
6:45 am - 5:52 pmORD-STL
35h 07m3 stops
12:15 pm - 3:50 pmSTL-ORD
3h 35m1 stop
Wed, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 9
1:15 pm - 2:25 pmMDW-STL
1h 10mnonstop
5:55 am - 7:05 amSTL-MDW
1h 10mnonstop
$218Southwest
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Thu, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 31
6:10 am - 7:25 amMDW-STL
1h 15mnonstop
5:30 am - 6:40 amSTL-MDW
1h 10mnonstop
$220Southwest
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Wed, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 6

American Airlines flights from Chicago to St. Louis

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to St. Louis flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 1
ORD4:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 17m
STL5:59 pmLambert-St Louis
Apr 2
STL10:12 amLambert-St Louis
1h 22m
ORD11:34 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Apr 18
ORD8:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 30m
STL10:12 pmLambert-St Louis
Apr 21
STL7:35 amLambert-St Louis
1h 20m
ORD8:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Mar 27
ORD2:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 22m
STL3:46 pmLambert-St Louis
Mar 31
STL5:55 amLambert-St Louis
1h 20m
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Southern / Mokulele flights from Chicago to St. Louis

Our best Southern / Mokulele deals on Chicago to St. Louis flight tickets
Southern / Mokulele
Mar 27
ORD8:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 45m
1 stop
STL8:10 pmLambert-St Louis
Apr 3
STL5:15 pmLambert-St Louis
14h 25m
1 stop
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Southern / Mokulele
Mar 27
ORD8:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 45m
1 stop
STL8:10 pmLambert-St Louis
Mar 31
STL5:15 pmLambert-St Louis
14h 25m
1 stop
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Southern / Mokulele
Mar 26
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
STL8:10 pmLambert-St Louis
Mar 30
STL12:15 pmLambert-St Louis
19h 25m
1 stop
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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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 $233. The month of March is another great option to travel to St. Louis, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $241.

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 $294. 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 $509. 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 at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $295 when looking at flights departing at noon. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to St. Louis, so prices are often more expensive at around $424 per ticket.

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

Fly from Chicago Midway 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 16 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to St. Louis for around $270 when searching 16 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 $175 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.

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

As of February 2025, prices for Chicago to St. Louis flights are approximately 63% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to St. Louis

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to St. Louis according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to St. Louis (CHI to STL) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$61

Fastest flight time

1h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in St. Louis

1 airport
The best one-way flight to St. Louis from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $61. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to St. Louis found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $121.
The fastest flight from Chicago to St. Louis takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Chicago to St. Louis every day.
There is 1 airport near St. Louis: Lambert-St Louis (STL)

  • 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 5h 30m 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 $121, or consider a bus from Chicago to St. Louis starting at $79. 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?

  • 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?

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


Best airlines flying from Chicago to St. Louis

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to St. Louis with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $115Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,369 reviews
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Southern / MokulelePriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
6.6
28 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,734 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to St. Louis

    Southwest operates around 12 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 8.1/10 in 4,369 reviews.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to St. Louis

    Across 8,734 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from Chicago to St. Louis about 39 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $136 to $315. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.


Traveling to a place near St. Louis?

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O'Fallon
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Festus
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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.

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Choose the best way to get from Chicago to St. Louis

Buses

10h 30m
$125 one-way$79 round-trip
Nonstop · from $79

Distance to downtown

ZSV0.4 mi
37lb CO2

80% less than flights

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Chicago to St. Louis Buses

Trains

4h 46m
$27 one-way$54 round-trip
Nonstop · from $54

Distance to downtown

ZSV0.4 mi
59lb CO2

68% less than flights

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Chicago to St. Louis Trains

Flights

1h 10m
$61 one-way$121 round-trip
Nonstop · from $1211 stop · from $91

Distance to downtown

STL12.7 mi

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