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Cheap Flight Deals from Louisville to Chicago (SDF-CHI)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Louisville to Chicago currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Chicago

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Louisville to Chicago.
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8:34 am - 9:19 amSDF-ORD
1h 45mnonstop
6:05 pm - 8:37 pmORD-SDF
1h 32mnonstop
$137United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 1
7:00 am - 7:41 amSDF-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
7:50 pm - 10:26 pmORD-SDF
1h 36mnonstop
$142United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 17
6:35 pm - 6:50 pmSDF-MDW
1h 15mnonstop
9:40 pm - 11:55 pmMDW-SDF
1h 15mnonstop
$143Southwest
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Wed, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 19
7:15 pm - 7:30 pmSDF-MDW
1h 15mnonstop
10:00 am - 12:15 pmMDW-SDF
1h 15mnonstop
$148Southwest
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Fri, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 20
6:35 am - 7:14 amSDF-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
2:55 pm - 5:19 pmORD-SDF
1h 24mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 20
10:50 am - 4:30 pmSDF-ORD
6h 40m1 stop
7:05 am - 1:49 pmORD-SDF
5h 44m1 stop
$174Delta
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Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 12
8:11 pm - 11:58 pmSDF-ORD
4h 47m1 stop
7:05 am - 1:49 pmORD-SDF
5h 44m1 stop
$176Delta
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Sat, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 17
6:40 am - 7:19 amSDF-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
6:40 pm - 9:23 pmORD-SDF
1h 43mnonstop
$177American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 15
9:11 am - 11:11 pmSDF-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
5:00 am - 8:58 pmORD-SDF
14h 58m1 stop
Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 16
9:11 am - 11:11 pmSDF-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
11:45 am - 8:58 pmORD-SDF
8h 13m1 stop
Fri, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 16

Flights from Louisville to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Louisville to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Louisville to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Louisville to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Louisville to Chicago cost $81 and was between Louisville and Chicago Midway Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $252.

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

The average price of all flights from Louisville to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Louisville to Chicago, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Louisville to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Louisville to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $191 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $315 and $266 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Louisville to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Louisville to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Louisville to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Louisville to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Louisville to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Louisville to Chicago

  • What are some of the ground transportation selections to get from the Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) to downtown Chicago?

    One of the most convenient methods of travel is to ride on the Blue Line train operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, which makes the trip from the airport to the downtown area in around 42 minutes. There is also a bus service provided by Peoria Charter Coach Company that can make the same trip in around 1h.

  • What are some ground transportation choices to get from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to the center of Chicago?

    A quick and convenient choice for this ride is to travel on the Orange Line train provided by the Chicago Transit Authority, which makes the trip to the downtown area in around 21 minutes. The Chicago Transit Authority also operates their Line 162 bus that can make this trip in around 36 minutes.

  • If I am going to rent a car at Chicago O' Hare International Airport, where will I find the rental car companies?

    All of the 13 or so rental car companies that operate at this airport do so in the Multi-Modal Facility. Passengers can get to this facility after their flight by following the signage to take them to the Airport Transit System.

  • Are there any hotels that travelers can find close to the Chicago Midway International Airport?

    There is a large selection of hotels that sit right to the south of the entryway to the airport along S. Cicero Ave. One of the most convenient choices is the Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport which offers a complimentary hotel shuttle to and from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Louisville to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Louisville to Chicago was $69 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Louisville and Chicago?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Louisville to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    When flying out of Louisville you will be using Louisville Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Louisville to Chicago?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Louisville to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Louisville to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Louisville and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Louisville to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Louisville to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Louisville to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Louisville to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $229 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $230 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Louisville 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 Louisville to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Louisville 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 Louisville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Louisville to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $177 or less one-way and $367 or less round-trip.
  • A very convenient way for passengers to get from downtown Louisville to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) that does not involve driving their own car is to take the Line Two boss operated by the Transit Authority of River City, which makes this trip in around 19min.
  • Travelers that are going to drive their own car to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport should know that this airport offers the convenience of valet parking. If instead, you are looking for the most cost-effective way to park at this airport, the best choice is the Express Shuttle Parking Lot which offers the lowest daily rate for parking and features a shuttle service back to the airport terminal buildings.
  • If you are going to be taking a pet or a service animal with you through the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, it is good to know that this airport offers two pet relief areas with one of these areas outside of the terminal building, which features a large artificial grass area and a watering bowl. The indoor pet relief area has a location in the stairwell next to the elevator inside of the rotunda.
  • Mothers that are nursing and traveling from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport will find a nursing room area that includes a common area and three private individual suites call with a locking door. This nursing room sits in Concourse A next to Gate Three.
  • Members of the military that are traveling from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport can avail themselves of the convenience of the USO Lounge, which has a location in the main terminal building, before passing through the security checkpoints. This lounge features computers with internet access, beverages and snacks, and a wide assortment of multimedia entertainment choices.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Louisville to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Louisville Intl Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Louisville Intl to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Louisville Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Louisville to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Louisville to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Louisville to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 5005 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.7Crew
7.7Entertainment
8.1Comfort
7.2Food
Airline reviews

This was a nicer flight - not fully booked and so we were able to spread out.

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Nov 2024LAS - IND
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This was a nicer flight - not fully booked and so we were able to spread out.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Planes are aged. The wifi is unreliable and on many fights, no-existent. The flight attendants were very good.

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

The last 30 min or so, they put the heat on full. We thought we were being basted.

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

Flight was great, but golf bag never made it until later in the day. Even though I had a nonstop flight it was placed on a different one. They made it right with flight credits and I was able to get it the same day.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

Exceptional crew! Friendly and professional. Pleasant attitude and treated everyone with respect.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Everything was very good. Was able to change a make run flight leaving on direct earlier in the app -seamless!!! Well done

Being stick waiting for gate at ORD cause me to almost miss my connecting flight…being deaf United made no no effort to keep me updated as I couldn’t hear the PA

As usual, United scheduling is completely misleading. A 54-minute layover at O’Hare is too short to make a lot of connections, especially since the flight landed “on time” but had to wait on the taxiway 15 minutes for a gate to open up. Then it takes another 10 minutes to exit the plane before one can run to another concourse to catch a connecting flight.

The seats on the aircraft are like sitting in a rock. During the boarding process they recognize Active Duty Military, why don’t they recognize Retired Military. I’ve always preferred Delta, this flight confirmed why I still prefer Delta.

when you can say you don't remember being at any point upset during a flight, the airline is winning .

The staff was very friendly. The seats seemed quite small. Overall the flight was pleasant.

It was literally one of the worst travel experiences ever. My flight got delayed by over an hour and there was no communication of this from the gate staff. I realized it by checking the screen periodically. Once on board the flight attendants continued to serve alcohol to a man who was clearly already drunk and that was making a bunch of commotion. Never again will I fly United!

Charging and entertainment didn't work. The meal was horrible. They only came by with the drink cart one time for the 8 hour flight. They did come by with water a couple times.

Exceptional, I’d like to specifically recognize Robert for his outstanding customer service. He is professional, pleasant, and personable.

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Airplane was cold. Flight attendants were rude. Phone charger did not work. No food available.

3hour delay In the last 3 months i had 3 flights and 2 of these had a more than 2:40 hrs delayed

My initial flight to ORD was extended without reason. We circled the airport a few time and then drove on the ground for at least 20 minutes. These kinds of delays are annoying but somewhat expected… it would be nice if the crew would make an announcement to give updates on how long we could expect to be delayed.

The flight was uneventful. What was a problem was I was delayed getting home one entire day because the flight from Sacramento was delayed. That made getting to my connecting flight impossible. I had to stay another night at the hotel and incur that expense as a result.

This flight was fine but had no time to breathe as the connection was late from Sea to ORD.. Super stressful. If we checked bags, the trip would have been very distressed.

Seats were very uncomfortable. I paid extra for a seat with more leg room, the seat was no different than a seat at the back of the plane. Flight attendant was rude.

the food choice of packaged chips and popcorn was utterly ridiculous for first class

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Louisville to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/19Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 48mSDF-ORD
$69
12/24Tue
nonstopSouthwest
1h 15mSDF-MDW
$69
1/3Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 41mSDF-ORD
$74
12/25Wed
nonstopSouthwest
1h 15mSDF-MDW
$74
2/13Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 48mSDF-ORD
$84
12/18Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 33mSDF-ORD
$88
12/18Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 50mSDF-MDW
$88
1/26Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 27mSDF-ORD
$123
2/2Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 27mSDF-ORD
$128
12/7Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 25mSDF-ORD
$201

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Last minute flights from Louisville to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Louisville to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/23Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 19mSDF-ORD
11/24Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 33mORD-SDF
$348
11/26Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 21mSDF-ORD
12/1Sun
multi-stopDelta
4h 17mORD-SDF
$433
11/23Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 14mSDF-ORD
11/25Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 26mORD-SDF
$448
11/26Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 39mSDF-ORD
12/1Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 22mORD-SDF
$464
11/26Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 39mSDF-ORD
12/1Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 48mORD-SDF
$474
11/23Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 53mSDF-ORD
11/25Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 26mORD-SDF
$484
11/23Sat
multi-stop
17h 14mSDF-ORD
11/25Mon
multi-stop
10h 34mORD-SDF
$530
11/23Sat
nonstopSouthwest
1h 15mSDF-MDW
11/24Sun
nonstopSouthwest
1h 15mMDW-SDF
$624
11/23Sat
multi-stop
18h 53mSDF-ORD
11/25Mon
multi-stop
10h 34mORD-SDF
$627
11/23Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 10mSDF-MDW
11/24Sun
nonstopSouthwest
1h 15mMDW-SDF
$633

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Flights$6441h 15m
Buses$1706h 05m

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