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Among airlines operating Harrisburg to Chicago 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 Harrisburg and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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

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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Harrisburg to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $188 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $328 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.

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

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Harrisburg to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $301 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $507, a difference of $206. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Harrisburg to Chicago flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:20 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $327. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Harrisburg to Chicago takes 2h 20m, covering 577 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 $299 to $1,043. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Harrisburg to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $232, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 4h 26m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 4h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Harrisburg to Chicago range from $269 to $439, with an average of $327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Harrisburg to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.