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Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cincinnati. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG).

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $230 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $336 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.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati most commonly pass through:

• Orlando (MCO) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Tampa (TPA) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 40%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $273 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $451: a $178 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 14%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cincinnati are Great American Ballpark, Paycor Stadium and Duke Energy Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Cincinnati on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati:

• Earliest: departs at 6:49 am and lands at 8:19 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:25 am.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 54% above the route average of $334. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati takes 1h 30m, covering 265 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 $121 to $1,099. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Orlando (MCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 46m, compared with 12h 17m via Tampa (TPA).

Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati range from $258 to $481, with an average of $334 over the past 12 months. Anything below $258 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.