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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:47 am
• Latest: departs at 3:17 pm and lands at 5:04 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bay City to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Bay City to Chicago takes 1h 47m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Bay City to Chicago range from $223 to $369, with an average of $272 over the past 12 months. Anything below $223 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the $272 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $268 round-trip, compared to $380 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bay City to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, 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 $309 to $1,286. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bay City to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $275, which is 11% 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 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).

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.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Bay City to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $233 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $505, a difference of $272.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Bay City and Chicago.

Chicago is 1 hour behind Bay City (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 Bay City to Chicago flights:

• United 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 in Economy Class class

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