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

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:00 am.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Atlanta:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Atlanta takes 2h 05m, covering 595 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 Chicago to Atlanta range from $146 to $328, with an average of $225 over the past 12 months. Anything below $146 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $225 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $167 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $224 for nonstop.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Atlanta flights are:

• Frontier: 89% on time
• Delta: 88% on time
• United Airlines: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$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 Chicago to Atlanta flights, with 52% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 3%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $142 to $910. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Atlanta flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• 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 Chicago to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $98, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from Chicago to Atlanta 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 Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Atlanta route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Atlanta most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Jackson Mckellar Field (MKL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Chicago to Atlanta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $207 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $333, a difference of $126.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

5 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Atlanta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 48m, compared with 4h 54m via Pittsburgh (PIT) and 4h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Stadium and State Farm Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Atlanta flights:

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

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

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

Chicago O’Hare International Airport has two USO Lounges that are located in Terminals 1 and 2. They can be accessed by military members and their families for free, and they contain rest areas, board games, showers, and complimentary snacks.

At this time, smoking is strictly forbidden in all buildings of Chicago Midway International Airport. To find an area to smoke, you will have to exit one of the Arrivals terminals and stand a minimum of 20 ft from all doors and windows.

For a modern hotel, book a room at the Crowne Plaza which is less than 4 mi from the Georgia International Convention Center and a 13m drive from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. To stay in a casual yet sleek hotel, select the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel, which is a 15m drive from the airport and a 7m walk from the Delta Flight Museum.

For those interested in using public transportation to get from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the city center, it is best to take the MARTA bus 191. You will find a stop for this bus outside of each Arrivals terminal, and it will take you directly to the Clayton County Justice Center for only $2.50 each way.

Yes. In addition to the wheelchair-accessible restrooms located in Gates A9 and A4A of Concourse A and Gate B15 of Concourse B, the airport has accessible parking spaces in all of its parking facilities. TTY telephones are offered for hearing-Impaired passengers. The airport also has elevators and curb ramps at drop-off and pick-up locations. Complimentary shuttles with lifts operate between the terminals and the parking lots.

At ORD, you can choose from hourly and daily parking, valet parking, and long-term parking. Levels 2-6 of the Main Garage near the domestic terminal of Chicago O’Hare Airport offer daily parking as well as Lots C and B next to the garage. If you are looking for long-term parking, then Economy Lots G and F are convenient. Lot G is situated on Bessie Coleman Drive while Lot F is found on Levels 5 and 4 of the Multi-Modal Facility. Both of these lots offer airport shuttles to terminals. Valet parking is found at the Main Garage.

Yes. You are welcome to bring your pet on the flight to Atlanta. Seven pet relief zones are available at the airport. A10, D CenterPoint, E14, B33, F17, C19, and T7 are all good places to look for relief. However, except when using the pet rest areas or passing through security checks, your furry companions should remain in their kennels.

The Family Lounge in Terminal 2 of the airport has a space for kids to play and stroller parking for passengers with toddlers. Terminal 1 Gate C26 hosts Berghoff Café and the Food Court seating area which offer children’s menus and high chairs with great views of airplanes taking off and landing. You may also explore the Hall of Flags in Terminal 3 lining Concourses K and H with your tots as you await your flight.