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Unlimited free Wi-Fi is available at the O'Hare International Airport throughout all terminals. If you want to access the Wi-Fi, enable wireless connection on your device and connect to “_Free_ORD _Wi-Fi” or “Boingo Hotspot.”
For flights from Chicago to San Diego, there are several airlines that serve this route, including American Airlines and United Airlines. Both offer nonstop flights from the O'Hare International Airport to the San Diego International Airport. You can also find flights by Frontier, which flies through Denver International Airport (DEN), but it could take longer, so book through KAYAK to compare routes and find the best option.
The O'Hare International Airport offers a chapel, a peaceful space in the busy airport you can use for prayers, liturgies, and worship. It’s equipped with prayer books, worship materials, rosaries, rugs, and Juma ablution facilities. The facility is in Terminal 2 Mezzanine level above Delta Air ticket counters next to USO.
Mothers can access three lactation rooms found in each terminal post-security. In Terminal 1 West, you can find the lactation rooms on the second level. The rooms in Terminal 1 East are near the security checkpoint, while in Terminal 2 West, they’re on the second level. Each of these rooms is equipped with electrical outlets, artwork, a handwashing station, soft lighting, comfortable seating, and a children’s seat.
There are no hotels within the airport. The closest near the airport is the Sheraton Hotel & Marina, located at a 10min walking distance or 3min if you’re using the free hotel shuttle. The Hampton Inn & Suites is located about a mile away, a 5min drive from the terminal. You can also book the TownPlace Suites by Marriott, located at a 5min driving distance from the airport.
No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.
Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. San Diego is the only airport in San Diego. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago Midway Airport.
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and PSA Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to San Diego flight route.
The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to San Diego flight route.
oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and San Diego, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.
There are nonstop flights from Chicago to San Diego on a daily basis.
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $442 and an overall rating of 8.3, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $405 and an overall rating of 7.9.
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 San Diego.
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
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 San Diego with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.
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 San Diego from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.
Nonstop departures
Monday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more
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Tuesday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +15 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more
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Wednesday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +13 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more
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Thursday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more
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Friday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more
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14
Saturday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more
15
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Sunday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more
13
14
Nonstop returns
Monday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +12 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more
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Tuesday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +15 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more
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Wednesday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +13 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more
12
13
Thursday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more
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14
Friday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more
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14
Saturday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more
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14
Sunday
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more
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14
Delta gave out earbuds for in-flight entertainment, which was nice. But the legroom seems to decrease every year.
The seats were very comfortable. However the meal on the transatlantic portion of the trip was not very good, even by airline food standards.
I liked getting on the plane first that's it actually. They did a offer to upgrade and it so was not worth it
Only issue was noise, but that was two women talking very loudly and even head phones didn't drown out. No issue with airline other than being late.