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Among airlines operating Bay City to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Bay City and Chicago.

Flights from Bay City to Chicago usually depart from Bay City MBS Intl (MBS) 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 in Economy Class 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 Bay City to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $255 round-trip, compared to $393 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Bay City to Chicago pass through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Bay City to Chicago route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 46%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $233 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $428: a $195 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bay City to Chicago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, 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 Bay City to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:38 am
• Latest: departs at 7:03 pm and lands at 8:41 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 38% above the route average of $258. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Bay City to Chicago takes 1h 38m, covering 213 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.

One-way fares from Bay City to Chicago are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $313.

Chicago is 1 hour behind Bay City (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 Bay City to Chicago range from $205 to $343, with an average of $258 over the past 12 months. Anything below $205 counts as a good deal.