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Among airlines operating Chicago to Jackson flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Jackson 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 Jackson Hole (JAC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $406 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $475 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 Jackson most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Chicago to Jackson route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $428 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $510, a difference of $82. 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 Jackson flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:58 am and lands at 12:19 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:30 pm and lands at 7:51 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $464. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Jackson takes 3h 21m, covering 1,174 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 $369 to $2,952. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Jackson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $192, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 41m, compared with 5h 49m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 6h 15m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Jackson is 1 hour behind Chicago (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Jackson range from $376 to $562, with an average of $464 over the past 12 months. Anything below $376 counts as a good deal.

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