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

• Earliest: departs at 6:54 am and lands at 9:01 am
• Latest: departs at 8:54 pm and lands at 11:01 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 07m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Charlottesville takes 2h 07m, covering 549 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 Charlottesville range from $305 to $471, with an average of $370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $370 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $334 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to $377 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.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Charlottesville flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, 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 $319 to $1,927. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Chicago to Charlottesville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $264, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget
• Avis

Flights from Chicago to Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO).

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Chicago to Charlottesville. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $444, a difference of $94.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Charlottesville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 4h 57m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Charlottesville are Jefferson Theater and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District. These are among the most viewed places in Charlottesville on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Charlottesville flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American 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.