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Bus line 75, which takes 24 minutes, costs about $1 to $2 and is the best option for getting from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to downtown Baltimore if you do not have a personal vehicle.

Travelers who need to drop off or pick up their rental cars outside of normal business hours may take advantage of the services offered by the vehicle rental facility at Baltimore Washington International Airport. A parking lot is available for use by patrons while they wait for service at the facility. Payphones and restrooms are available for use by passing customers. The facility is designed to accommodate those using wheelchairs and it also has a parking area just for disabled patrons.

The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is located directly opposite terminals 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, it is linked to all domestic terminals by underground walkways and is accessible from terminal 5 via the Airport Transit System. It is a great option if you have an early morning flight.

At O'Hare International Airport (ORD), travelers may choose from a variety of parking options including valet service, parking that is paid by the hour or day, as well as long-term and economy parking.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Baltimore flights:

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

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

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Baltimore. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flights from Chicago to Baltimore 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 Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $144 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $256 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Chicago to Baltimore route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $217 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $285, a difference of $68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Baltimore route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Baltimore flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 7%.

Some of the most popular sights in Baltimore are Inner Harbor, M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park At Camden Yards. These are among the most viewed places in Baltimore on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:01 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 11:21 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $250. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Baltimore takes 2h 01m, covering 604 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 $113 to $804. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Baltimore are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $90, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Frontier: 84% on time
• Southwest: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 81% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 06m, compared with 4h 09m via Buffalo (BUF) and 4h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· NextCar
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Baltimore range from $164 to $348, with an average of $250 over the past 12 months. Anything below $164 counts as a good deal.

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