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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:50 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 11:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Hartford to Chicago takes 2h 50m, covering 767 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 Hartford to Chicago range from $363 to $527, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $363 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the $425 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $245 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $428 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Hartford to Chicago flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 30%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $307 to $2,065. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Hartford to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 42% 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 averaging $64:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

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

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

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 35% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Hartford to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $391 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $470, a difference of $79.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Hartford and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 43m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 6h 08m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Hartford (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 Hartford to Chicago flights:

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: 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.

Yes. The airport has three pet relief areas. The areas have two different locations: two at the terminal building and the other at Terminal three. You can carry your pet as you travel. Your pet must remain in his carrier whenever you are in the terminal.

Yes. Persons with special needs are expected to communicate before their day of travel for the services to be availed. There are wheelchairs that the disabled can be used while at the airport before departing. There are also special lifts for commuter aircraft access.

Yes. The nursing rooms are located in Concourse C near USO Lounge. In these rooms, mothers can easily breastfeed their babies since there is no disruption from other travelers. Mothers can also pump milk for their babies for future use when they have already left the room.

Yes. There is a lounge for families located at Terminal 2. It has a space designed for children to play. The amenities available for kids to play with include toys, funhouse mirrors, climbing structures, and airport video games. The children can use all the things available within the airport.