ABC7 Price Tracker Adds Chicago Flight Prices

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The ABC7 Chicago Price Tracker has expanded to include average prices for flights to and from Chicago's major airports, Midway and O'Hare. Users can now search historical data to see how much one-way flights between Chicago and other destinations have cost on average over time, helping them determine if fares are getting more or less expensive.

Why it matters

This new feature on the ABC7 Price Tracker gives Chicago-area travelers more transparency into flight pricing trends, allowing them to make more informed decisions about when to book trips. As airfare costs continue to fluctuate, having access to this data can help consumers find the best deals.

The details

The airfare tab on the ABC7 Price Tracker allows users to search for average one-way flight prices between Chicago and other major cities. For example, flights from O'Hare to New York's JFK airport averaged around $200 from April to June 2025, while flights to LaGuardia were about $225 and flights to Newark were $240 on average. The tool also shows that flights from O'Hare to JFK are about 17% cheaper now than they were in 2015, after adjusting for inflation.

• The ABC7 Price Tracker added the new airfare feature in March 2026.
• The historical flight pricing data covers the period from April to June 2025.

What’s next

The airfare pricing data on the ABC7 Price Tracker will continue to be updated every few months, allowing users to monitor ongoing trends in flight costs.