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The on-demand kid-friendly entertainment options offered by Air Canada Airlines make it the preferred airline among travelers flying from Chicago Airport to Pittsburgh in the company of their kids. The airline offers free in-flight Wi-Fi services, allowing your kids to stream their favorite TV shows, video games, and films.

Using car rentals is one of the most effective methods of connecting travelers to Pittsburgh’s downtown and city center from PIT Airport. Travelers who plan to rent a car from PIT Airport should consider visiting Hertz Car Rental-Pittsburgh International Airport. This is one car rental agency that offers quality and affordable services to travelers landing at PIT Airport.

Using airport shuttles is the most effective way of connecting travelers to Pittsburgh downtown from PIT Airport. Apart from using airport shuttles, travelers can connect to Pittsburgh downtown from PIT Airport through taxis, rental cars, and buses. PIT Airport provides a list of the approved taxi, shuttle, charter bus services, and limousines that travelers can use to connect from the airport to downtown.

Travelers who plan to stay in a hotel room after landing at PIT Airport shouldn’t worry. Several hotels offer affordable services to travelers from PIT Airport. One hotel that is easily accessible to travelers landing at PIT Airport is the La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport. This hotel is located along University Blvd, Moon Twp, a 9min drive from PIT Airport. La Quinta Inn provides free airport shuttle and Wi-Fi services.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Pittsburgh flights:

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh (PIT).

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
• 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $292 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $364 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 Pittsburgh most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 15% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Chicago to Pittsburgh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $266 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $446, a difference of $180. 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 Pittsburgh route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Pittsburgh flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 6%.

Some of the most popular sights in Pittsburgh are PNC Ballpark, David L Lawrence Convention Center and PPG Paints Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Pittsburgh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:59 am and lands at 7:36 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:32 am.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 52% above the route average of $360. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh takes 1h 37m, covering 395 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 $246 to $910. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 28m, compared with 4h 27m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 15h 37m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Budget
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh range from $241 to $470, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $241 counts as a good deal.

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