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Among airlines operating Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago usually depart from Cedar Rapids (CID) 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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $259 round-trip, compared to $493 via a layover through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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.

Most connecting flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago pass through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Cedar Rapids to Chicago route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $382, a difference of $143. 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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 27%, 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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:32 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 11:07 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $259. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago takes 1h 32m, covering 210 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 $269 to $1,582. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cedar Rapids to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 24% 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 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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago range from $235 to $327, with an average of $259 over the past 12 months. Anything below $235 counts as a good deal.

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