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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:09 am
• Latest: departs at 9:34 pm and lands at 11:43 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Philadelphia takes 2h 09m, covering 661 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 Philadelphia range from $223 to $401, with an average of $310 over the past 12 months. Anything below $223 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $310 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $160 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $315 for nonstop.

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

• Sun Country Air: 80% on time
• United Airlines: 79% on time
• American Airlines: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Philadelphia flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 29%, and night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $176 to $1,598. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Chicago to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Chicago to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Philadelphia route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Chicago to Philadelphia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $278 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $397, a difference of $119.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Philadelphia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 4h 47m via Columbus (CMH) and 5h 07m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Philadelphia flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Travelers arriving at the Philadelphia airport have access to a number of transport options from the airport to the city center. If you prefer public transportation, the SEPTA Airport Regional Rail Line offers transport every 30min. You can also choose to hail a taxi at Zone 5 on the S. Commercial Roadway.

O’Hare International Airport (ORD) caters to disabled travelers to ensure they are comfortable and enjoy their trip. The airport has elevators with braille buttons, wheelchair access for those with physical disabilities or aged travelers, a telephone for the impaired and visual paging.

In case you are traveling to Philadelphia from Chicago and need a bite or a drink, the airport has shops and restaurants located within the airport to serve you. You can visit Hudson News, Dunkin, Duty-Free by 3Sixty and Chikie’s & Pete’s located at Terminal A. Jack Duggan’s Pub and Restaurant is located at Terminal A – East.

Travelers from Chicago to Philadelphia can access information from the airport’s information desk located within the terminal buildings. The desks will help you access information on flight delays, timings and any other inquiries you may need.