How to get from Knoxville to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 6h 18m including the connection. Other options: via Charlotte and Detroit. Two tickets from $516.

Flights from Knoxville to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
6h 18m
two tickets, via Charlotte
$516
connection options
3
straight-line distance
455 mi (732 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 18m
with the connection
Knoxville to Atlanta flight 1h 7m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Chicago flight 2h 11m
Via Charlotte
6h 43m
with the connection
Knoxville to Charlotte flight 1h 26m
Connection of about 3h
Charlotte to Chicago flight 2h 17m
two ticketsfrom $516
Via Detroit
10h 51m
with the connection
Knoxville to Detroit flight 6h 17m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Chicago flight 1h 34m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Knoxville to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Knoxville to Chicago?
Via Atlanta: 1h 7m to the connection, 2h 11m after it, about 6h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Knoxville to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Charlotte from $516. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Knoxville and Chicago?
Atlanta (6h 18m total), Charlotte (6h 43m total) and Detroit (10h 51m total).
How far is Chicago from Knoxville?
455 mi (732 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.