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If you want to avoid traffic delays and parking, there are a number of public transport options available.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has a wide selection of dining options from local favorites and international flavors to healthy options and sandwiches to grab and go. Over 70 outlets can be found within the terminal, showcasing the region’s diverse food scene, including the popular Tortas Frontera and the Billy Goat Tavern & Grill.

If you’re planning a trip from Chicago to Miami Beach with a four-legged friend, O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has an animal relief area in the Terminal 3 rotunda. At Miami International Airport (MIA), there are enclosed pet relief areas with synthetic grass and disposable bags. Outdoor areas can be found in Concourse D, E, and J on the arrivals level.

The Skyride moving walkways on level 3 connect all three terminals at Miami International Airport (MIA). It also transports passengers to the car parks and and the MIA Mover Station. The MIA Mover offers easy access to the Rental Car Centre, the Metrorail and connecting bus services.

There are many ways you can get to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) from downtown Chicago. Public transportation options like Metra and CTA L train offer convenient and economical transit. CTA Red Line connects Grand Station to the airport via the Blue Line; the total trip takes about 55 minutes. Alternatively, use the airport shuttles that offer transit between the airport and Chicago city. If you're coming from the outskirts of Chicago, the regional buses would be an ideal option for you. Taxis offer faster transit, taking less than 25 minutes to get to ORD from around the Grand Station.

On average, each passenger on flights from Chicago to Miami emits 1,047 kg of CO2. However, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines offer some of the most eco-friendly Chicago to Miami flights. They operate nonstop flights from ORD to MIA, emitting about 31%, 32% and 33% less carbon, respectively, than other airlines flying the same route. We recommend flying direct from Chicago to Miami if you want to fly more sustainably.

If you’re driving to the airport, there are parking lots you can use to store your vehicle as you fly out. ORD's Main Garage is next to the domestic terminals and offers daily and hourly parking. Three Economy Parking Lots offer affordable rates for extended stays. Reserved parking is available for those who would like to get a space on arrival at the airport. The transportation options within the airport ensure you can easily transit to and from the parking lots.

Consider the Miami International Airport Hotel for slumber after your flight. The establishment is located Pre-security on Concourse E in the Central Terminal and offers both overnight and day rooms. It features guestrooms with marble bathrooms, rain showerheads, satellite TV and sound-proof windows. Room service, vending machines, free Wi-Fi and banquet facilities are also available.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Miami flights:

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Chicago to Miami 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 Miami (MIA).

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 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 Miami:

• 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 $137 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $274 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 Miami most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 2% 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 21% on the Chicago to Miami route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $238 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $298, a difference of $60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Miami route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Miami flights, with 62% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, evening flights for 15%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:15 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $273. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Miami takes 3h 15m, covering 1,186 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.

One-way fares from Chicago to Miami are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $91, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Miami flights are:

• United Airlines: 83% on time
• Southwest: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 82% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 51m, compared with 5h 04m via Orlando (MCO) and 5h 17m via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Boutique Rent a Car
· Budget
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Miami range from $170 to $383, with an average of $273 over the past 12 months. Anything below $170 counts as a good deal.

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

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue