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Among airlines operating Charlotte to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Charlotte and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flights from Charlotte to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Charlotte to Chicago Midway Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $151 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $318 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Charlotte to Chicago Midway Airport most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) 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 Charlotte to Chicago Midway Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $266 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $355, a difference of $89. 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 Charlotte to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 9:05 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 11:00 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 37% above the route average of $311. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Chicago Midway Airport takes 2h 00m, covering 583 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 $259 to $1,490. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $141, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 4h 20m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 15h 51m via Orlando (MCO).

Chicago Midway Airport is 1 hour behind Charlotte (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Chicago Midway Airport range from $246 to $367, with an average of $311 over the past 12 months. Anything below $246 counts as a good deal.