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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Chicago from $1,634

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHI
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Adelaide to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Adelaide to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

Sat 21/316:10ADL - ORD
2 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/417:30ORD - ADL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,634
Tue 13/107:15ADL - ORD
2 stops29h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/116:16ORD - ADL
2 stops29h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,870
Sat 21/313:55ADL - ORD
1 stop31h 54mVirgin Australia
Wed 22/418:20ORD - ADL
2 stops26h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/12$1,905
Sat 21/306:10ADL - ORD
2 stops24h 01mAir Canada
Wed 22/414:00ORD - ADL
3 stops31h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 20/12$2,296
Thu 5/216:10ADL - ORD
2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/216:30ORD - ADL
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,643
Sat 21/313:55ADL - ORD
1 stop23h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/414:15ORD - ADL
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,944
Wed 4/206:10ADL - ORD
2 stops25h 01mAir Canada
Sun 8/215:35ORD - ADL
2 stops38h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 19/12$2,428

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,634

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,519
21/3-22/4
  • 21/3-22/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 39m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Chicago that are best for you.

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Adelaide

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 21/3

16:10-23:54

2 stops23h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

17:30-09:25

2 stops25h 25m

$1,634

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 5/2

16:10-23:59

2 stops24h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/2

16:30-09:50

2 stops24h 50m

$1,643

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Tue 13/1

07:15-20:25

2 stops29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/1

16:16-14:10

2 stops29h 24m

$1,870

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 21/3

13:55-06:19

1 stop31h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

18:20-10:55

2 stops26h 05m

$1,905

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 21/3

13:55-21:36

1 stop23h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

14:15-10:55

2 stops30h 10m

$1,944

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 21/3

06:10-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

14:00-11:50

3 stops31h 20m

$2,296

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 4/2

06:10-14:41

2 stops25h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

15:35-22:30

2 stops38h 25m

$2,428

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Deals found on 20/12

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Adelaide to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 22 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Adelaide to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
949 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to Chicago?

    Adelaide (ADL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Adelaide to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Adelaide; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Adelaide airport to Chicago. It is only a 6.6 km journey to Adelaide (ADL) from Adelaide’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide to Chicago in about 29h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 14m. There are 15937 km between Adelaide and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $1,183. Another option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at $1,504 round trip. Qantas Airways is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Adelaide to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,183Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,504Average$1,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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