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Among airlines operating Chicago to Cedar Rapids flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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 Cedar Rapids. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids (CID).

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
• 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Cedar Rapids:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $319 round-trip, compared to $348 via a layover through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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.

Connecting flights from Chicago to Cedar Rapids most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 61% on the Chicago to Cedar Rapids route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $209 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $323. 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 Chicago to Cedar Rapids flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 18%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 am and lands at 1:36 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:21 am.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Cedar Rapids takes 1h 21m, covering 210 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 $268 to $1,611. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Cedar Rapids are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 55m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Cedar Rapids range from $244 to $436, with an average of $319 over the past 12 months. Anything below $244 counts as a good deal.

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