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$110 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Madison

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Madison (CHI-MSN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Madison that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:55 am - 11:03 amORD-MSN
1h 08mnonstop
6:18 pm - 7:18 pmMSN-ORD
1h 00mnonstop
$219American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 1
9:30 pm - 10:32 pmORD-MSN
1h 02mnonstop
6:32 am - 7:35 amMSN-ORD
1h 03mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 9
9:55 am - 11:03 amORD-MSN
1h 08mnonstop
6:36 pm - 7:33 pmMSN-ORD
0h 57mnonstop
$249American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 8
2:57 pm - 3:57 pmORD-MSN
1h 00mnonstop
12:36 pm - 1:37 pmMSN-ORD
1h 01mnonstop
$259American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 21
1:20 pm - 2:20 pmORD-MSN
1h 00mnonstop
6:37 pm - 7:40 pmMSN-ORD
1h 03mnonstop
$268American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 22
5:13 pm - 6:06 pmORD-MSN
0h 53mnonstop
6:36 pm - 7:33 pmMSN-ORD
0h 57mnonstop
$279American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
5:07 pm - 6:02 pmORD-MSN
0h 55mnonstop
6:36 pm - 7:33 pmMSN-ORD
0h 57mnonstop
$298American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 5
1:31 pm - 8:28 amORD-MSN
18h 57m2 stops
6:15 pm - 7:30 amMSN-ORD
13h 15m1 stop
$640Delta
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Sat, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 5
6:05 am - 11:21 amORD-MSN
5h 16m1 stop
9:18 am - 7:37 pmMSN-ORD
10h 19m1 stop
$1,283Delta
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Wed, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 21
7:10 am - 12:31 pmORD-MSN
5h 21m1 stop
9:18 am - 7:37 pmMSN-ORD
10h 19m1 stop
$1,367Delta
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Mon, Jul 15 - Sun, Jul 21

Flights from Chicago to Madison - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Madison flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Madison.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Madison cost $139 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Madison. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $157.

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

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Madison clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to Madison, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Madison, 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 Chicago to Madison is July, where tickets cost $186 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $423 and $368 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Madison?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on American Airlines ($110) and United Airlines ($139). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($219) and United Airlines ($239).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Madison?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Madison.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Madison. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $138. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Madison per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 21 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Madison, with an average flight time of 1h 02m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 114 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Madison?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Madison take?

Nonstop flights from Chicago generally make it to Madison in 0h 53m. The flying distance between the two cities is 123 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Madison?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 9:00 am and will be landing in Madison at 10:05 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Madison?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Madison jets off at 9:39 pm and lands at 10:41 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$110
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 33% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Madison

When to book flights from Chicago to Madison

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Madison 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 Chicago to Madison

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Madison?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Madison was $110 for a one-way ticket and $219 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Madison flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Madison flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Madison?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Madison are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $248 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $243 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Madison?

    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 Chicago to Madison.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madison from Chicago 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 Chicago to Madison?

    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 Madison with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Madison?

    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 Madison from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Madison

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $254 or less one-way and $219 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Madison?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Truax Field, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Madison Truax Field

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +12 more

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Nonstop returns

Madison Truax Field to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

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Top airlines flying from Chicago to Madison

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Madison. 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 Chicago to Madison? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10647 reviews
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2024DEN - MSN
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No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Madison found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/3Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 59mORD-MSN
$110
7/16Tue
1 stop
14h 48mORD-MSN
$111
7/16Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 01mORD-MSN
$120
7/16Tue
2 stops
22h 14mORD-MSN
$128
9/1Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 04mORD-MSN
$139
6/27Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 06mORD-MSN
$235
9/7Sat
2 stopsDelta
18h 57mORD-MSN
$372
9/1Sun
2 stopsDelta
15h 35mORD-MSN
$409
6/27Thu
3 stopsWestJet
23h 55mORD-MSN
$723
6/26Wed
3 stopsWestJet
23h 55mORD-MSN
$933

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Madison

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 Chicago to Madison that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 58mORD-MSN
6/16Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 00mMSN-ORD
$544
6/14Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 01mORD-MSN
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 47mMSN-ORD
$554
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 10mORD-MSN
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 52mMSN-ORD
$563

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Flights to Madison

Destination:

Madison (MSN)United States

Return flight deals:

Madison - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$648
$418
$157

Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Madison

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$2790h 53m
Buses$823h 12m