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Flight deals from Missoula to Chicago

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Missoula Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 390 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.278 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Missoula on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 278 €, select.
Chicago.286 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Missoula on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 286 €, select.
Chicago.286 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Missoula on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 286 €, select.
Chicago.288 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Missoula on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 288 €, select.
Chicago.288 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Missoula on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 288 €, select.
Chicago.288 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Missoula on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 288 €, select.
Chicago.310 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Missoula on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 310 €, select.
Chicago.390 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Missoula on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Chicago Rockford on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 390 €, select.
Chicago.463 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Missoula on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Chicago Rockford on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 463 €, select.
Chicago.468 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Missoula on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Missoula.Price includes taxes and charges.From 468 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Missoula to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Missoula to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Direct flights from Missoula to Chicago

Alternative Missoula to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Missoula to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
Closest
from 288 €
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
Cheapest
from 278 €
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Chicago Rockford

127km from central Chicago
from 447 €
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Missoula to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found278 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineEnvoy Air
Average flights per week38

Finding cheap flights from Missoula to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Missoula to Chicago is 278 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Missoula to Chicago.
Envoy Air, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Missoula to Chicago.
As of June 2026, there are 38 flights per week flying from Missoula to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Missoula to Chicago is usually September.
If you're flying from Missoula Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from 278 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Missoula Airport to Chicago on Friday, 4 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In June, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Flying from Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6. The city is one hour ahead of Missoula, where Missoula Montana Airport is located.

  • The busiest route is from Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take your pick of 12 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MSO to ORD is the 05:32 American Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 13:35 with American Airlines.

  • Allow plenty of time to get on your MSO to Chicago flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.

  • You can book a direct Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago ticket. Begin your journey at MSO and land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • Keep your eyes peeled for offers from American Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago.

  • MSO is about 8 kilometres from central Missoula. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel close to MSO? If you've booked an early flight from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 83% of flights leaving Missoula Montana Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of MSO.

  • MSO is located at 5225 Highway 10 West.

How to find the cheapest flights from Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) to Chicago

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago flight is 170 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 278 €. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap flights from MSO to Chicago by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from MSO to Chicago by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Look into staying at a hotel near ORD if you're coming in on a late flight from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • For the best deal, reserve your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from MSO to Chicago.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Once your flight from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

  • You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MSO to Chicago flight:

  • Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at MDW will save you money.

  • The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago has landed. Central Chicago is around 145 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach by car.

  • The journey will take you about 2 hours by public transport.

  • If you don't want to make your way into the centre, find a hotel close to RFD. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your MSO to Chicago flight:

  • Rental companies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RFD well ahead of your flight from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago. A little planning can save you money.

  • The street address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago, while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When booking your Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MSO to Chicago around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

Explore more of the United States

  • Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key reasons to visit.

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