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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:39 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 1:59 am.

The flight takes about 3h 39m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 3h 39m, covering 1,198 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $164 to $391, with an average of $269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $164 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $269 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $189 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $270 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Frontier: 85% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 7%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $113, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 07m.

One-stop flights from Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $229 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $363, a difference of $134.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Miami and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Orlando (MCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 5h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 52m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Miami (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Miami to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are quite a few nonstop flights that are offered between Miami and Chicago, with these often being serviced by Spirit Airlines or American Airlines. You will also find some flights that have layovers and these may be operated by American Airlines. Layovers frequently take place in Atlanta and Charlotte.

An easy way to move from the city center to Miami International Airport is by driving, a trip that will typically take you around 15 minutes in total. Public transportation is available as well, including bus line 7 and the MIA Mover. If you take public transportation, you will arrive at the airport in around 45 to 50 minutes.

An efficient way to go from O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago is by car, with the journey usually taking around 1 hour unless there is additional traffic. You can always choose to use public transit, including the Blue metro line, which will take you around 50 to 55 minutes.

O'Hare International Airport does offer the option of renting a vehicle. There are quite a few rental agencies that have nearby branches, including Alamo, Dollar, Enterprise, and Thrifty. Each of these companies offers a shuttle service that picks up travelers from outside of the baggage claim area to bring them to their office.