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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:35 am
• Latest: departs at 6:39 pm and lands at 8:14 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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

A nonstop flight from Appleton to Chicago takes 1h 35m, covering 170 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 Appleton to Chicago range from $235 to $339, with an average of $269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $235 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $269 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $218 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $265 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Appleton to Chicago flights, with 63% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $271 to $1,114. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Appleton to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $64:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

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

Connecting flights from Appleton to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Appleton to Chicago. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $244 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $223.

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 Appleton and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 5h 12m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

Among airlines operating Appleton to Chicago flights:

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

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

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