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Among airlines operating Akron to Chicago flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Akron and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Akron to Chicago usually depart from Akron/Canton (CAK) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Akron to Chicago.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $190 round-trip via Raleigh-Durham (RDU), compared to $278 for nonstop.

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.

Connecting flights from Akron to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 40% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Akron to Chicago route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 40%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $260 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $427: a $167 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Akron to Chicago flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Akron to Chicago takes 1h 52m, covering 327 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Akron to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:52 am
• Latest: departs at 7:28 pm and lands at 9:20 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $278. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $209 to $954. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Akron to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 8h 39m via Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Akron (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Alamo
· Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Budget
· Avis
· National

Round-trip flights from Akron to Chicago range from $243 to $349, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Akron to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.