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$198 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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Cheapest round-trip
$358
Typical prices: $519-$343
Frontier
Sat 7/4Sun 7/5
ORD - SLC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$393
Typical prices: $528-$399
American Airlines
Wed 7/1Wed 7/22
ORD - SLC • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City (CHI-SLC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 5
Frontier Logo
9:48 pm - 7:31 am
ORD
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SLC
10h 43m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 5:28 am
SLC
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ORD
14h 38m
1 stop
$358Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Sun, Jun 14
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8:46 pm - 12:47 pm
ORD
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SLC
17h 01m
1 stop
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10:50 pm - 8:43 pm
SLC
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ORD
20h 53m
1 stop
$364Frontier
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 30
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9:37 pm - 7:38 am
ORD
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SLC
11h 01m
1 stop
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1:12 pm - 8:43 pm
SLC
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ORD
6h 31m
1 stop
$365Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jul 1
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9:37 pm - 7:38 am
ORD
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SLC
11h 01m
1 stop
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3:41 pm - 8:03 am
SLC
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ORD
15h 22m
2 stops
$366Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Fri, Jun 5
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6:55 am - 11:19 pm
ORD
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SLC
17h 24m
2 stops
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8:23 am - 8:32 pm
SLC
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ORD
11h 09m
1 stop
$367Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 5
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9:00 am - 7:07 pm
ORD
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SLC
11h 07m
1 stop
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7:17 am - 6:50 pm
SLC
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ORD
10h 33m
1 stop
$368Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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5:44 pm - 10:15 am
ORD
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SLC
17h 31m
1 stop
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7:17 am - 6:50 pm
SLC
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ORD
10h 33m
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$370Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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9:05 pm - 11:30 pm
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SLC
3h 25mnonstop
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7:45 am - 11:45 am
SLC
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MDW
3h 00mnonstop
$395Southwest
Sun, Jun 14 - Thu, Jun 18
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8:03 pm - 9:35 am
MDW
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SLC
38h 32m
2 stops
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3:22 pm - 3:15 pm
SLC
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MDW
22h 53m
1 stop
$403Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24
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5:15 am - 11:20 am
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7h 05m
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7:40 am - 11:40 am
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3h 00mnonstop
$405Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Salt Lake City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City departing in July.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Salt Lake City flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City costs $219 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Salt Lake City (SLC). However, over the past month, flights between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Salt Lake City (SLC) were, on average, 31% cheaper than other Chicago-Salt Lake City routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Salt Lake City (SLC).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City is April, where tickets cost $65 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $208 and $154 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $492 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and SLC

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$198
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Salt Lake City

When to book flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

  • Is there parking at ORD?

    If you are flying out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and you need to drop off your car, you’ll have several options at your disposal. You can choose valet service, hourly and daily parking, or long-term/economy parking depending on your needs. The Main Garage is located on Level 2-6, Outside Lots B & C, adjacent to domestic terminals.

  • What is the best way to get from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to downtown Salt Lake City?

    Light Rail Service or Bus offers the easiest and cheapest way to commute from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to the city center of downtown Salt Lake City. Both ways have a travel time of about 30min connect the two points. Public transportation along this route is mainly by Utah Transit Authority (UTA). For a quicker option, take a taxi and you’ll be there in about 15min.

  • Are there any hotels at Salt Lake City International Airport?

    If you’ll be landing late from Chicago to SLC, consider booking a room in one of the hotels that offer courtesy shuttles to and from the airport. Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport and Comfort Inn and Suites Salt Lake City Airport are some of the hotels where you can sleep and wake up refreshed for your next connection.

  • Are there car rentals at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)?

    Several car rental agencies provide reliable services at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). For instance, Enterprise has an on-site car rental office at SLC. After arrival terminal, proceed across the street from luggage claim, their counter is there. Consider booking in advance for special rates.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City was $198 for a one-way ticket and $358 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Salt Lake City?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Salt Lake City is the only airport in Salt Lake City. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago Midway Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Salt Lake City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Salt Lake City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Salt Lake City, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $470 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $461 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Salt Lake City from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Salt Lake City with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Salt Lake City from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $215 or less one-way and $426 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers flying aboard Delta Airlines from Chicago to Salt Lake City should note that the carrier’s hub is at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Travelers on this flight use Terminal 2 when they arrive at SLC. The airline’s Delta Sky Club is situated in Concourse A, Level 2 east. Economy class passengers can access this lounge at a reduced cost.
  • Those leaving for SLC via Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) will be glad to note that there’s a road system linking the terminal and the secure area. Movement between the two buildings is via a pedestrian bridge, and you’ll have to undergo a security check in the terminal building as you exit the concourse.
  • Moms departing with kids through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) have designated lactating and nursing suites where they can pump and breastfeed in privacy. You’ll find these rooms in Terminal 2, Concourse F, and at the Rotunda in Terminal 3.
  • United Airlines plying the from Chicago-Salt Lake City route allows travelers to board with their pets including cats and dogs. Still, the pets must bear a valid health license and a vaccination certificate and be locked in their kernels to prevent them from disturbing other passengers.
  • Midway International Airport (MDW) to downtown Chicago is about 10.7 miles apart. You’ll have several public transportation options to choose from. However, the best way is to take the Orange Line train, covering the 10.7-mile stretch in approximately 20-25min.

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Chicago to Salt Lake City

Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Salt Lake City to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

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American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

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American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Salt Lake City

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4298 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

8.0 ExcellentBobby, May 2026
BNA - GSP
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I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The crew was very kind, but no in-flight entertainment monitors and a 2 hour and 30 minute delay was extremely frustrating.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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