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Among airlines operating Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Charleston and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

Flights from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Charleston Yeager (CRW) 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

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 Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $258 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $306 for nonstop.

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.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 variants.

Connecting flights from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $271 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $622, a difference of $351. 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 Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, 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 6:02 am and lands at 8:02 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

A nonstop flight from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 00m, covering 416 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 $249 to $1,292. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charleston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $292, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 5h 52m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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 $241 to $401, with an average of $311 over the past 12 months. Anything below $241 counts as a good deal.