Cheap Flights from Chicago to Champaign
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Champaign
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Champaign? 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 Champaign vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 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 Champaign for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - CMI
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - CMI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - CMI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - CMI
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - CMI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - CMI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Champaign flight facts
Distance
129 mi
208 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Champaign is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Champaign
CMI · University of Illinois Willard
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Decatur · Decatur is 34 mi from Champaign
Flights Chicago - Bloomington · Bloomington is 45 mi from Champaign
Flights Chicago - Springfield · Springfield is 75 mi from Champaign
Flights Chicago - Indianapolis · Indianapolis is 108 mi from Champaign
Flights Chicago - St. Louis · St. Louis is 143 mi from Champaign
Flights Chicago - Evansville · Evansville is 144 mi from Champaign
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Champaign
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - CMI
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - CMI
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - CMI
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - CMI
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - CMI
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - CMI
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Champaign 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 Champaign.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Champaign.
Chicago and Champaign are about 129 miles (208 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 129-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Champaign is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Champaign: University of Illinois Willard (CMI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Champaign, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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