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Among airlines operating Chicago to Akron flights:

• United Airlines: 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 Chicago and Akron. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Akron may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Akron/Canton (CAK).

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 First 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 Chicago to Akron:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $237 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $294 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.

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Akron pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Chicago to Akron route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $253 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $437, a difference of $184. 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 Chicago to Akron flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 17%, and night flights for 16%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:31 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:11 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Akron takes 1h 41m, covering 327 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 $279 to $1,097. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Akron are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Akron is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Akron/Canton Airport (CAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Akron range from $253 to $357, with an average of $295 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Akron route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.