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Although Chicago O'Hare is one of the largest airports in the world, it is easy to get around because of its people-mover system. This automated shuttle runs 24/7 and takes passengers back and forth between the terminals. It also stops at other areas of the airport including parking lots, the multi-modal facility, and the rental car lot.

At this airport, there is a pizzeria, a grill restaurant, and a couple of bars where you can buy a light snack or enjoy a cocktail. Also, well-known restaurants and bakeries like Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, and Cinnabon have branches at this airport location.

To be closest to the airport terminals, you will want to park in the terminal garage. This can be more costly than other parking options. If, however, you're on a budget, you can opt to park in either the economy garage (smart if you're flying in the winter) or the economy lot. In both cases, you can take a shuttle to the airport so you won't have to walk very far.

There is both a public bus and a shuttle that goes from the airport to downtown Charleston. The public bus is quicker and cheaper than the shuttle. By bus, it will take you less than 30min to get downtown. The shuttle, however, could take as long as 45min.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Charleston flights:

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

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Charleston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Chicago to Charleston 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 Charleston (CHS).

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
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $196 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $386 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.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 11% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Chicago to Charleston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $340 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $409, a difference of $69. 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 Charleston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:24 am
• Latest: departs at 9:12 pm and lands at 11:36 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 42% above the route average of $385. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Charleston takes 2h 24m, covering 746 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 $243 to $1,834. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 28m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 38m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Economy Rent a Car
• Avis
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Charleston range from $325 to $473, with an average of $385 over the past 12 months. Anything below $325 counts as a good deal.

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