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Yes. MDW airport offers reliable car rental services to its passengers. There are car rental offices outside the terminal which you can access by a shuttle bus that leaves outside the baggage reclaim area. These offices are operated by Alamo, National, Dollar, Corporate Rent A Car, Hertz and Budget.

Yes. ORD airport hosts an Aeroponic Garden where you can learn about aeroponic vertical farming technology. You will see Aeroponic Tower, Aeroponic Herb Garden, Aeroponc Flower Garden and a Japanese-Inspired Water Garden. A USPS post office is also located in the Terminal 2 Arrivals area. The terminal also has a replica dinosaur skeleton and interesting art exhibits.

Arriving from Hwy 28 and Walhalla, turn left onto Post Office St. Traveling south on Post Office Street and take the second right toward Airport Rd. Take the first right and follow the signs for ramp A. If arriving from Hendersonville, take 14W to I-26 East towards U.S. 20E North, turn left at U.S. 20E North at exit 9A, and proceed towards Asheville .

There are family-friendly facilities available at the airport. These include nursing rooms and baby-changing facilities. Nursing rooms are located on the lower level of ramp A and in Terminal B near gate 1. Baby changing facilities are located near gate 3 on the upper level of ramp A and in terminal B near gate 2.

Among airlines operating Asheville to Chicago 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Asheville and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Asheville to Chicago usually depart from Asheville Regional (AVL) 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:

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Asheville to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $202 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $296 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Asheville to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Punta Gorda (PGD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Asheville to Chicago route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $273 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $407, 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Asheville to Chicago flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, 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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 8:30 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 44% above the route average of $299. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Asheville to Chicago takes 2h 15m, covering 522 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,387. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Asheville to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $207, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 4h 49m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 12h 52m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Asheville (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 Asheville to Chicago range from $231 to $380, with an average of $299 over the past 12 months. Anything below $231 counts as a good deal.

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