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

• Earliest: departs at 6:39 am and lands at 8:29 am
• Latest: departs at 9:43 pm and lands at 11:33 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Charleston takes 1h 50m, covering 400 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 Charleston range from $247 to $408, with an average of $316 over the past 12 months. Anything below $247 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $309 round-trip, compared to $328 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 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 Charleston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $304 to $2,019. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $254, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• National

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 Yeager (CRW).

Connecting flights from Chicago to Charleston most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Chicago to Charleston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $250 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $276.

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Charleston.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 58m, compared with 5h 53m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Among airlines operating Chicago to Charleston flights:

• United Airlines: 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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