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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:22 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 1:17 am.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 22m, covering 599 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 O'Hare Intl Airport range from $174 to $348, with an average of $267 over the past 12 months. Anything below $174 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $267 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $204 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $274 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 Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 31%, evening flights for 15%, and night flights for 15%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $262 to $1,496. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Charlotte to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $150, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Charlotte to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

• Owensboro Daviess County (OWB) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Charlotte to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $226 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $321, a difference of $95.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Charlotte and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 4h 33m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 21m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

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