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Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Charleston.

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $404 round-trip, compared to $603 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $321 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $554, a difference of $233. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston:

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 9:46 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 10:46 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston takes 2h 11m, covering 745 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 $237 to $1,521. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 4h 57m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

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

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Alamo
· Economy Rent a Car
· Avis
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Charleston range from $359 to $508, with an average of $400 over the past 12 months. Anything below $359 counts as a good deal.