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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 6:52 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 11:17 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Louisville to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Louisville to Chicago takes 1h 42m, covering 274 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 Louisville to Chicago range from $270 to $479, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 72% above the $354 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $352 round-trip, compared to $375 via a layover through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 Louisville to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, 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 $187 to $940. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Louisville and Chicago is around $187 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 15m. Recent bus fares are around $164, with a trip time of about 6h 10m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 13% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 4+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Louisville to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $100, which is 57% 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 Louisville to Chicago usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Connecting flights from Louisville to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Louisville to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $423, a difference of $125.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Louisville 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 3h 57m, compared with 4h 48m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Louisville (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 Louisville 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.

One of the most convenient methods of travel is to ride on the Blue Line train operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, which makes the trip from the airport to the downtown area in around 42 minutes. There is also a bus service provided by Peoria Charter Coach Company that can make the same trip in around 1h.

A quick and convenient choice for this ride is to travel on the Orange Line train provided by the Chicago Transit Authority, which makes the trip to the downtown area in around 21 minutes. The Chicago Transit Authority also operates their Line 162 bus that can make this trip in around 36 minutes.

All of the 13 or so rental car companies that operate at this airport do so in the Multi-Modal Facility. Passengers can get to this facility after their flight by following the signage to take them to the Airport Transit System.

There is a large selection of hotels that sit right to the south of the entryway to the airport along S. Cicero Ave. One of the most convenient choices is the Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport which offers a complimentary hotel shuttle to and from the airport.