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It is possible to find nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Chicago. You can also use airlines that provide one-stop flights with layovers at Charlotte International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina. Some of the airlines that operate this route include American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.

The fastest way to get to downtown Chicago from O’Hare International Airport is by taxi cab, which takes anywhere from 30min to 40min and will run you about $40. You could also take the Blue Line “L” train, which is less costly than a cab (at around $5) but will take roughly 45min to get to the city center.

Passengers who will require wheelchairs must contact the airline 48h prior to their trip. You will find that all terminals are easily accessible via elevators that also have Braille signs with raised numerals. Handicap restrooms have larger stalls, lower bars, and special towel dispensers for people with reduced mobility. There are also lounges in Terminals 1 and 3 that provide assistance to disabled travelers.

You can find special rooms for mothers, which provide a tranquil environment for nursing mothers. You can also find a family lounge in Terminal 2, which has fun features like climbing structures, toys, and airport-themed video games. There is also a stroller-parking area for those traveling with infants.

Among airlines operating Baltimore to Chicago flights:

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

4 airlines operate flights between Baltimore and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flights from Baltimore to Chicago usually depart from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) 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
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: 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.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $198 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $267 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.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 3% 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 15% on the Baltimore to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $252 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $294, a difference of $42. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Baltimore to Chicago route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Baltimore 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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:17 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 1:17 am.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $264. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Baltimore to Chicago takes 2h 17m, covering 604 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 $176 to $858. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Baltimore to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 7h 07m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 12m via Orlando (MCO).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Baltimore (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 Baltimore to Chicago range from $179 to $352, with an average of $264 over the past 12 months. Anything below $179 counts as a good deal.

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