
PIT → CHI · about 1h 34m nonstop · 411 miles · 4 airlines · fares updated September 13, 2026
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Pittsburgh to Chicago is a well-served route, with a nonstop taking about 1h 34m. Below you will find the lowest fares recorded recently, which airlines fly it, how prices move through the year, and what to know about the airports at each end. When you are ready, call (708) 866-8751 and a live agent will confirm today's price and book it.
The lowest one-way fare we have on record for this route is $309. Fares like that usually show up on off-peak days and for travel booked a few weeks out; an agent can check whether a similar fare is available for your dates.
Because Delta Air Lines treats Chicago as a hub, this pairing tends to have frequent departures throughout the day. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines also compete here, which keeps fares in check.
The 411 miles between Pittsburgh and Chicago works out to about 1h 34m in the air, the range where nonstops are common on busy days and connections through a hub fill in the rest. Ask the agent to compare both; the one-stop is sometimes cheaper by a wide margin.
Prices are currently typical for this route. Typical one-way lows run $309 to $355 by month; the lowest fare recorded recently was $309.
Lowest recorded one-way fare by departure date, next 18 days with data. Green bars are within 10% of the cheapest day.
Cheapest day in range: Wednesday, September 23 at $100. Recorded lows, not live quotes.
Lowest recorded one-way fare per month. Green marks the cheapest month.
Wednesday departures average $134, about 19% below Friday at $166, based on recorded daily lows for the next two months.
Winter fares out of the Northeast peak around the holidays and February school breaks; late April to early June and September to early November are usually the calmest on price.
On this specific route our fare history shows October as the cheapest month and November as the most expensive, a spread of $85 between the two.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday departures are usually the cheapest days on domestic routes; Friday and Sunday are the most expensive. Early-morning and late-evening flights are often priced below the midday departures.
For domestic travel, booking three to eight weeks ahead usually captures the best price. Inside two weeks, fares climb; more than four months out, airlines have not yet released their cheapest inventory.
Carriers most likely to serve this route, with the lowest fare recorded for each where our data names the airline. Agents compare all of them on one call.
| Airline | Recorded from | Changes on standard fares | Lowest fare brand | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| United Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| American Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| Southwest Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic | Call(708) 866-8751 |
Carriers listed are those most likely to serve the pair based on hubs and recorded fares. WarBird Flight is independent and not affiliated with any airline.
Departures use Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), a hub for Southwest.
On arrival, Chicago is served by O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Choose by where you are staying: the fare difference is often smaller than the taxi fare across town.
Fares from a neighboring airport are sometimes far lower than the drive is long. Agents quote all of these on one call.
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The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $309. Fares change daily; call (708) 866-8751 for today's price.
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 34m to cover 411 miles. Connecting itineraries add two to five hours depending on the layover.
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines are the carriers most likely to serve this route. We book all of them.
Based on our fare history, October has the lowest recorded fares and November the highest.
Yes. Call (708) 866-8751 and a live agent will search every airline, quote today's fare, and book it for you. WarBird Flight is an independent travel booking service; calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency.
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the airport for this route.
A government-issued photo ID such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, a passport, or a passport card. Children under 18 flying with an adult do not need ID on domestic flights. If your license is not REAL ID-compliant, bring a passport.
Yes on most carriers, with an unaccompanied-minor service fee and age limits that differ by airline. Nonstop flights are strongly preferred and some airlines require them for younger children. Agents can book the service, note the guardian details, and confirm the fee before you pay.