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

• Earliest: departs at 8:38 am and lands at 11:28 am
• Latest: departs at 6:37 pm and lands at 9:27 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Punta Gorda.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Punta Gorda takes 2h 50m, covering 1,081 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 Punta Gorda range from $178 to $317, with an average of $237 over the past 12 months. Anything below $178 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 39% above the route average of $237. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Allegiant Air is the only airline operating Chicago to Punta Gorda flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $163 to $1,210. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Punta Gorda are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Avis
• Payless

Flights from Chicago to Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda (PGD).

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.

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 Punta Gorda route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 36 minutes.

On the Chicago to Punta Gorda route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 52%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $215 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $444: a $229 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Chicago and Punta Gorda.

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

If you do not have access to a vehicle, the trip from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Sun City Center by taxi and bus will take around 2h and 26min.

A number of vehicle rental agencies, including Europe Car, Avis, and Alamo, have a location at 28000 Airport Road, Unit A8 in Punta Gorda, Florida 33982. Simply follow the signs to the rental car lot that is conveniently located near the terminal. Rent a car outside the terminal's baggage claim area.

If you want to escape the early bustle at the airport, you may use the airport hotels. The Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago-Midway Airport is a popular option for travelers because of its convenient location, free airport shuttle service, and complimentary breakfast. The distance to MDW is about one mile.

If you are searching for long-term parking at Midway International Airport, your best bet is one of the two affordable parking lots. All of the economy lots have the same parking prices. The main Midway terminal building is connected to all low-cost parking lots by free shuttle buses that operate every ten to fifteen minutes.