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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:51 am
• Latest: departs at 8:49 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Harrisburg takes 2h 01m, covering 577 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 Harrisburg range from $269 to $502, with an average of $345 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $345 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $293 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $346 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Harrisburg flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, 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 $1,318. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Harrisburg flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago to Harrisburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Flights from Chicago to Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg (MDT).

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Chicago to Harrisburg. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $580, a difference of $301.

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

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 5h 49m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 11m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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.

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
• JetBlue: 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.