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

• Earliest: departs at 5:59 am and lands at 7:03 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 11:54 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 04m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Milwaukee.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Milwaukee takes 1h 04m, covering 75 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 Milwaukee range from $204 to $320, with an average of $279 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $279 round-trip, compared to $1,218 via a layover through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 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 Milwaukee flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 17%.

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

One-way fares from Chicago to Milwaukee are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Chicago to Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE).

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Milwaukee pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Chicago to Milwaukee. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $201 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $379, a difference of $178.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Milwaukee. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Some of the most popular sights in Milwaukee are Fiserv Forum, Pabst Theater and Riverside Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Milwaukee on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Milwaukee flights:

• United Airlines: 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 in Economy Class class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: 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.