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Flight deals from Chicago to Manistee

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Manistee Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ر.ق.‏ 599. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Manistee

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Manistee flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Chicago to Manistee

Chicago to Manistee: Alternative routes

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

Chicago to Manistee: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 212
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineContour Airlines
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Manistee: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Manistee is ر.ق.‏ 448. 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.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Manistee.
Contour Airlines flies direct from Chicago to Manistee.
As of June 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Chicago to Manistee.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Manistee is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Manistee Airport on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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 Manistee 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 Manistee is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Manistee is Contour Airlines .

Travelling from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL): What you need to know

  • Get your trip started at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), the main airport in Chicago. Search for flights from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL) that leave from this base.

  • 1 hour 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Manistee is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Manistee County Blacker Airport is located in Manistee.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with Contour Airlines at 6:30pm. Opt for the first ORD to MBL departure with Contour Airlines at 10:05am if you'd rather get a move on.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to MBL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.

  • With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL) can be booked from this terminal.

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport with Contour Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from ORD.

  • Contour Aviation is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to MBL.

  • The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • Of all flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.

  • Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to MBL flight:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.

  • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.

  • Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At RFD, that figure is 71%.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL)

Getting from Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL) to central Manistee

  • Manistee County Blacker Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Manistee. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport is ر.ق.‏ 212. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق.‏ 449. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to MBL.

  • July is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Chicago to MBL.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Manistee. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • Book a Chicago to MBL plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Manistee to range from 15ºC to 24ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC.

More about Manistee

  • Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Manistee County Blacker Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Manistee:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse, Old Kirke Museum and Manistee Historical Museum are essential stops on your Manistee itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Manistee. Around 290 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

  • Milwaukee is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres southwest of Manistee. No journey is complete without dropping by Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.

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