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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:19 am
• Latest: departs at 11:08 pm and lands at 1:27 am.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Chicago takes 2h 19m, covering 584 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 Charlotte to Chicago range from $198 to $376, with an average of $296 over the past 12 months. Anything below $198 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $296 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $151 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $300 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 Charlotte to Chicago flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 13%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $261 to $1,727. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Charlotte to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 27% 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
• Ace
• Dollar

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 $28:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Charlotte to Chicago usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) 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 Charlotte to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Owensboro Daviess County (OWB) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Charlotte to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $263 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $367, a difference of $104.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Charlotte and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 4h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 51m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: 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.

The Chicago Transit Authority is operating 24h a day, 7d a week, and the Blue Line will transport you from the airport to the city center. This is likely one of the least expensive methods to reach your location.

The Multi-Modal Facility is home to many different automobile rental agencies, including Budget, Avis, and Hertz. Passengers may use the Airport Transit System to get between the terminals and the MMF, as well as the other way around (ATS).

If you have a trip that leaves early in the morning or if your flight is canceled because of bad weather, you will be able to stay the night within the enclosure at Charlotte Douglas International Airport since it is open around the clock (in this last case, the airport staff can provide you with a sleeping cot). Charlotte Douglas International Airport will soon install sleeping pods for passengers desiring a more private and comfortable slumber while waiting for their flights. One of the six new Minute Suites will have a shower. Other amenities include a couch bed, a television, and a computer.

The parking facilities at CLT are available 24h. The facilities have adequate lighting and are often checked by security personnel. In addition, each of the CLT parking facilities has designated places for those who use wheelchairs, and there is a shuttle service that operates around the clock.