Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHIA) to Gainesville (GNV)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Gainesville Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £260. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Gainesville

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

Chicago to Gainesville: Alternative routes

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

Chicago to Gainesville: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£260
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Gainesville: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Gainesville is £260. 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 Gainesville. But we found flights with one stop from £260.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago to Gainesville.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Gainesville is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Gainesville Airport on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Gainesville is Delta .

Travelling from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV): What you need to know

  • Kick off your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) jetting off from either of these.

  • The timezone in Gainesville is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Gainesville Regional Airport is located in Gainesville.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to GNV, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During high season, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kms (25 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • You can get to MDW from central Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kms (12 miles) or so.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to GNV flight:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • RFD is around 137 kms (85 miles) from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.

  • You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.

About Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

  • Get off your flight from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a convenient option a quick drive from GNV, head for Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown.

  • Pick up a Gainesville Regional Airport rental car and explore Gainesville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport flight can help you score a better rate.

  • The street address for GNV is 3400 Northeast 39th Avenue.

Getting from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to central Gainesville

  • Gainesville Regional Airport is about 4 miles from central Gainesville. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

  • Right now, £237 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £260. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to GNV if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

  • Affordable Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Chicago to GNV by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Gainesville based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book a Chicago to GNV plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gainesville to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Gainesville

  • Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Gainesville:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. The Hippodrome State Theatre, Butterfly Rainforest and Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Gainesville itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Gainesville has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kms (120 miles) south of Gainesville, a visit to Tampa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.

  • Orlando is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 153 kms (95 miles) south-east of Gainesville. No journey is complete without dropping by Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express.

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