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Flights to the 2027 Windy City National Qualifier
Schaumburg and Chicago · Jan 16–18 and Mar 26–28 · Schaumburg Convention Center and McCormick Place
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Fares to Chicago (ORD) · Schaumburg site
Main Cabin round trip, per person: pick your seats, and no change fee if your team finishes a day early. Leave the day before, fly home the last day. Checked Oct 2.
| From | Jan 16–18 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | $494 |
| Dallas (DFW) | $414 |
| Boston (BOS) | $395 |
| Denver (DEN) | $415 |
| Miami (MIA) | $553 |
- Jan 16–18 · Girls 18s
Google often shows Basic Economy first. It can be $100 or more less, but you can’t pick seats, changing it costs a fee or isn’t allowed, and some airlines leave out the carry-on.
Fares to Chicago (MDW) · Chicago site
Main Cabin round trip, per person: pick your seats, and no change fee if your team finishes a day early. Leave the day before, fly home the last day. Checked Sep 29 – Oct 2.
| From | Mar 26–28 |
|---|---|
| Dallas (DFW) | $683 |
| Newark (EWR) | $677 |
| Houston (IAH) | $507 |
| New York (LGA) | $425 |
| Dallas (DAL) | $527 |
| Houston (HOU) | $502 |
| San Juan (SJU) | $586 |
- Mar 26–28 · Girls 11s–17s
Google often shows Basic Economy first. It can be $100 or more less, but you can’t pick seats, changing it costs a fee or isn’t allowed, and some airlines leave out the carry-on.
Who’s flying in
27 teams registered so far are flying in, from 12 states. The most come from San Francisco, Washington DC, Dallas, Portland and San Juan.
Which airport
- Schaumburg · Schaumburg Convention Center
- Chicago (ORD) · about 10 miles from the venue
- Chicago (MDW) · about 25 miles
- Milwaukee (MKE) · about 60 miles
- Chicago · McCormick Place
- Chicago (MDW) · about 10 miles from the venue
- Chicago (ORD) · about 15 miles
- South Bend (SBN) · about 70 miles
Common questions
How much are flights to the Windy City qualifier?
Main Cabin round trips from the cities most teams fly in from run $395–$683 right now (checked Oct 2).
What’s the closest airport?
Chicago (ORD), about 10 miles from Schaumburg Convention Center. Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE) are also within driving distance.
When should I book?
Prices on these routes move from week to week, so there’s no single best week. Coach checks your flights every day and texts you when it’s time to buy.
Dates and venue confirmed from the official event site on Sep 27.