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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 8:33 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 1:03 am.

The flight takes about 3h 28m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago takes 3h 28m, covering 1,171 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 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago range from $146 to $337, with an average of $225 over the past 12 months. Anything below $146 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $225 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $173 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $223 for nonstop.

Allegiant Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights are:

• Allegiant Air: 92% on time
• United Airlines: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 7%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $83, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

One-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $222 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $311, a difference of $89.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• JetBlue
• Frontier
• Allegiant Air

Flying via Tampa (TPA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 5h 02m via Orlando (MCO) and 5h 25m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights:

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

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

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

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 always check the fare details before booking.

FLL has a number of Mamava lactation suites installed throughout the terminals. These 4x8 units are private, clean, and lockable spaces where mothers can breastfeed in private if they choose or where they can pump. Each fiberglass and Corian suite has motion-activated lighting, an exhaust fan, two benches, a shelf, a coat hook, a mirror, and an electrical outlet appropriately placed for the use of an electric breast pump.

At FLL, the most affordable option is the Multi-Level Parking Garage. This garage is lit throughout and patrolled, keeping your car safe. For a little more money and a little more upscale convenience, you can choose Curbside Valet.

Yes. FLL has an indoor playground for children located on the Mezzanine Level of Terminal 1. This play area is designed with a cloud theme and has a slide as well as things to climb on. Parents can relax in the provided seating as they watch their kids run, play, climb, and generally wear themselves out before they get on their flight to CHI.

Yes. ORD has two USO lounges. One is Landside in Terminal 2 on the Mezzanine Level. The other is Airside in Terminal 3 in the Rotunda of the G Concourse. These lounges are open from 9 am until 5 pm. The USO lounge at Midway is on Concourse C, Airside, and is open from 8 am until 8 pm. Both lounges have many amenities to help soldiers and their families connect, relax, refresh, and reinvigorate.