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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:51 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 10:46 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 51m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Jacksonville to Chicago takes 2h 51m, covering 852 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 Jacksonville to Chicago range from $295 to $444, with an average of $363 over the past 12 months. Anything below $295 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the $363 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 $222 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $367 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 Jacksonville to Chicago flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, evening flights for 12%, 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 $280 to $1,909. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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 Jacksonville to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 44% 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
• Ace
• Dollar

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 $28:

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

Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago usually depart from Jacksonville (JAX) 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 Jacksonville to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Jacksonville to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $329 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $430, a difference of $101.

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

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 5h 35m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 6h 03m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

• United Airlines: 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:

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

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

JAX has art installations before and after security as well as in the baggage claim area. It also has several artworks in the Haskell Art Gallery. Located in the center courtyard after security, this gallery showcases art pieces made by local artists.

Currently, no bus or train offers transportation services from Jacksonville’s city center to JAX. Only cabs do. If you’d like to travel from Jacksonville’s city center to JAX via public transportation, you’ll have to settle for a cab.

ORD does have an on-site hotel, the Hilton Chicago O’Hare International Airport hotel. Located directly across from terminals 1, 2, and 3, this hotel is a short walking distance from the terminals. As a guest at the Hilton, you’ll have a great time, as it boasts great amenities and superb staff.

In case you want to shower before leaving ORD, visit the Health Club. Located between terminal 2 and the parking garage, this club has super clean showers you can use. You will also have access to a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and pool - everything you need to relax before your flight.