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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:53 am
• Latest: departs at 6:34 pm and lands at 9:27 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 53m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Burlington to Chicago takes 2h 53m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Burlington to Chicago range from $289 to $456, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $348 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $272 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $349 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Burlington to Chicago flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, 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 $307 to $2,032. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Burlington to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 32% 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 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).

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

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 13% 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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Burlington to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $328 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $589, a difference of $261.

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

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 57m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 5h 39m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Burlington (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 Burlington to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American 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.