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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.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Charleston.

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Charleston.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $301 round-trip, compared to $439 via a layover through Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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.

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Charleston pass through Charlotte Douglas (CLT), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the Chicago to Charleston route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $268 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $258. 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 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Charleston takes 1h 52m, covering 400 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:22 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

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.

One-way fares from Chicago to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $198, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

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 Yeager Airport (CRW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $37 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Avis
· National

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Charleston range from $238 to $431, with an average of $300 over the past 12 months. Anything below $238 counts as a good deal.