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Among airlines operating Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Charleston and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 Business Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $225 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $375 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.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

One-stop flights from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $335 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $449, a difference of $114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:40 am
• Latest: departs at 7:46 pm and lands at 10:26 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 47% above the route average of $373. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 40m, covering 760 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 $243 to $1,612. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $113, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 5h 21m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 37m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Charleston (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $313 to $446, with an average of $373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.