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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:32 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 1:07 am.

The flight takes about 3h 32m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 3h 32m, covering 1,183 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 O'Hare Intl Airport range from $153 to $330, with an average of $231 over the past 12 months. Anything below $153 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $231 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $198 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $231 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Frontier: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% 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.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, night flights for 16%, and evening flights for 8%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 O'Hare Intl Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 53m.

One-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 24% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $210 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $305, a difference of $95.

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

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Frontier

Flying via Orlando (MCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 5h 25m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 47m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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

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.

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is about an hour from downtown Chicago. If you're looking for public transportation, you can take the Metra Train into the heart of the city. You can catch it from the O'Hare Subway Station which is right at the airport. The Blue bus line also goes downtown from the airport. It will take about 45min to get there.

Chicago O'Hare is a busy place with a variety of services and amenities. Passengers can wind down before their flight by meditating or praying in the chapel in Terminal 2. In Terminal 3, they can do some stretching or practice yoga to relax both their body and spirit before getting on the plane. There is also a spa at the airport where one can get a facial, manicure, or pedicure.

Chicago O'Hare Airport has four terminals and nearly 200 gates. Therefore, it can be a challenge to walk from one side of the airport to the other. Thankfully, the airport has a people mover system that you can catch from many locations inside the airport.

Yes, there is an airport parking lot both at the airport and away from the airport. Of course, it is a little less to park off-site. At the airport, long-term parking is offered in the airport's multi-level parking garage.

There are information kiosks throughout ORD. Here you'll find customer service attendants that can help you to find your way around the airport. Like a concierge, they also have information about local attractions, hotels, and transportation from the airport.