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

• Earliest: departs at 5:51 am and lands at 8:05 am
• Latest: departs at 10:59 pm and lands at 1:13 am.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Chicago takes 2h 14m, covering 595 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 Atlanta to Chicago range from $156 to $316, with an average of $232 over the past 12 months. Anything below $156 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $232 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 $207 round-trip via Jackson Mckellar Field (MKL), compared to $232 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to Chicago flights are:

• United Airlines: 92% on time
• American Airlines: 88% on time
• Delta: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$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 Atlanta to Chicago flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 10%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $126 to $945. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to Chicago flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 41% 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 Atlanta to Chicago usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

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 Atlanta to Chicago route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Atlanta to Chicago. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $214 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $298, a difference of $84.

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

5 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Jackson Mckellar Field (MKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 35m, compared with 4h 39m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 11m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Atlanta (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 are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Chicago flights:

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

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: 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.

Adjacent to the terminal buildings of O’Hare airport there is a car rental center which boasts various renowned companies like Alamo, Budget, and National. To get to the center, board the 24-hour free shuttle bus that stops outside the arrivals hall of each terminal. Midway airport also features a car rental center with the most famous brands, and it is located close to the airport and is reachable with a 24/7 shuttle bus.

Accessible from all terminals you will find the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Hotel, where you can rest upon arrival to the windy city. Underground walkways connect the hotel with the terminals, so even in poor weather you get to stay dry. Travelers staying at the Hilton O’Hare Airport can enjoy features such as a business center, a gym, and a bar.

O’Hare airport is further out of the city than Midway Chicago airport, but there are plenty of public transport options to reach the city center. The quickest way is with the CTA Blue Line that runs around the clock from the lower level of the airport’s parking garage. Tickets can be purchased from the vending machines at the station and cost approximately $5. Day or week passes can also be obtained at the vending machines.

Which airport is the better choice depends on what time you’re arriving and what your final destination will be. If you arrive late, O’Hare is a more convenient choice, as there is a designated airport hotel and the Blue Line train runs 24/7. Geographically, Midway airport lies south of Chicago while O’Hare is northwest, so also choose the airport depending on your final destination.

The Museum of Science and Industry sits approximately 24.2 miles from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), famous as the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere. Buses and subways are some of the convenient ways to travel between the two points. For instance, bus line 6 covers the distance in 1h 18min, while bus line 28 takes an hour longer. Those who take the subway arrive after 1h 17min.

No airline runs a lounge at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), and there are no pay-to-enter suites. However, there’s a USO lounge at the disposal of active military members and their families. You can access this free lounge at concourse C.

Several banks and credit unions run their ATMs at O'Hare International Airport (ORD), giving arriving passengers a wide range of options to withdraw their money. For instance, Bank of America operates its booth upper level of Concourse B in Terminal 1, while BMO Harris has its ATM in Terminal 1, Concourse B.

On the upper level of Terminal 2 lies a US post office where you can print, make long-distance calls, pack, and ship your mails. The facility runs from 7 am to 7 pm every weekday.