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Among airlines operating Burlington to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Burlington to Chicago usually depart from Burlington (BTV) 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
• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $273 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $341 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 Burlington to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 63% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 13% of one-stop connections
• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) - 13% of one-stop connections

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Burlington to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $589, a difference of $272. 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 Burlington to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, 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 Burlington to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:49 am
• Latest: departs at 6:34 pm and lands at 9:23 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $341. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Burlington to Chicago takes 2h 49m, covering 749 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 $299 to $1,550. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Burlington to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 4h 57m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 6h 59m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Burlington (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 Burlington to Chicago range from $279 to $449, with an average of $341 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.

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