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Among airlines operating Chicago to Milwaukee flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

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).

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• United 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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.

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Milwaukee pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Chicago to Milwaukee route. 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Milwaukee flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 29%, afternoon flights for 24%, and night flights for 11%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:59 am and lands at 7:02 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Milwaukee takes 1h 03m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $179 to $1,403. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Milwaukee are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $94, which is 52% 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

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.

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