Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chattanooga
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chattanooga
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Chattanooga? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Chattanooga vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 18,000–46,300 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Chattanooga for specific travel dates.
2026-12-27
ORD - CHA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 18,000 Pts + $11.2
2027-01-03
ORD - CHA
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 19,000 Pts + $14.6
2026-12-28
ORD - CHA
First | Non stop
From 37,500 Pts + $5.6
Chicago to Chattanooga flight facts
Distance
497 mi
799 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Chattanooga
CHA · Lovell Field
Nearby airport alternatives
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Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Chattanooga
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
ORD - CHA
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 46,300 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Chattanooga depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Chattanooga.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Chattanooga.
Chicago and Chattanooga are about 497 miles (799 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 497-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Chattanooga: Lovell Field (CHA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chattanooga, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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