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Passengers arriving at Bradley International Airport (BDL) from Chicago will be happy to learn that it has a lounge, The Escape Lounge. Priority access is for holders of American Express Platinum cards. Also, any traveler, irrespective of the carrier they’re flying, can access the lounge after paying for the day pass. The Lounge is located near Gate 1.

You’ll certainly relish the comfort and convenience of leaping into an adventure in your car once you land at BDL. Those who have just arrived at BDL from Chicago will have several car rental agencies to choose from, including Hertz, Avis and National. The transportation center is located outside the terminal at the lower level after baggage claims, across the roadway.

Downtown Hartford and Bradley International Airport (BDL) lie about 15.5 miles apart. The easiest way to commute from BDL to the city center is via 30-Bradley Flyer, a CTtransit bus that departs every 40 minutes and takes 30 minutes to complete the journey.

BDL offers handicapped help to persons with disabilities passing through it. There’s an elevator in Terminal A, and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Furthermore, the lobby, concourse and baggage claim area are equipped with TDD /TTY phones.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Hartford flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American 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 Hartford. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Chicago to Hartford 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 Hartford Bradley Intl (BDL).

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
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Hartford:

• 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 $230 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $427 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 Hartford most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Chicago to Hartford route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $359 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $546, a difference of $187. 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 Hartford flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 30%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Hartford are Connecticut Convention Center, XL Center and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. These are among the most viewed places in Hartford on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 9:32 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:12 am.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 47% above the route average of $425. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Hartford takes 2h 17m, covering 767 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 $277 to $1,603. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Hartford are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $161, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 5h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 45m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (BDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Hartford range from $320 to $543, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $320 counts as a good deal.

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