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Flight deals from Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $438. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Baton Rouge.$429 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Baton Rouge Ryan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baton Rouge Ryan on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $429, select.
Baton Rouge.$436 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Baton Rouge Ryan.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Baton Rouge Ryan on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $436, select.
Baton Rouge.$438 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Baton Rouge Ryan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baton Rouge Ryan on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $438, select.
Baton Rouge.$529 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Baton Rouge Ryan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baton Rouge Ryan on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.
Baton Rouge.$735 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Baton Rouge Ryan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baton Rouge Ryan on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $735, select.
Baton Rouge.$968 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Baton Rouge Ryan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baton Rouge Ryan on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $968, select.
Baton Rouge.$973 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Baton Rouge Ryan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baton Rouge Ryan on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan

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Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Baton Rouge below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Baton Rouge Ryan.

Baton Rouge Ryan

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Chicago to Baton Rouge: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$429
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan is $429. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan. But we found flights with one stop from $429.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Baton Rouge Ryan Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Baton Rouge Ryan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Baton Rouge is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Baton Rouge Ryan is Delta .

Flying from Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR): What you need to know

  • Baton Rouge (where Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is located) and Chicago share the UTC-6 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to BTR. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:

  • 70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to BTR flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • 76% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.

  • The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:

  • The on-time performance record of RFD is 71%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

  • The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

Getting from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to central Baton Rouge

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Baton Rouge. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

  • Right now, $226 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $429. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from Chicago to BTR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Chicago to BTR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Baton Rouge. October is when most people book flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • The warmest month in Baton Rouge is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Chicago to BTR plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).

More about Baton Rouge

Explore more of the United States

  • Baton Rouge will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres southeast of Baton Rouge, a trip to New Orleans will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.

  • If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Jackson, about 209 kilometres northeast of Baton Rouge. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and Russell C Davis Planetarium are key highlights.

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