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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:37 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 1:57 am.

The flight takes about 3h 37m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Miami to Chicago takes 3h 37m, covering 1,186 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 Miami to Chicago range from $160 to $386, with an average of $264 over the past 12 months. Anything below $160 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $264 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $189 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $261 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 Miami to Chicago flights are:

• United Airlines: 88% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Frontier: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

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 Miami to Chicago flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 7%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $182 to $1,733. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Miami to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 40% 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
• 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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Miami to Chicago route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 44m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Miami to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $224 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $372, a difference of $148.

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

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 5h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 6h 02m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

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

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

The airport provides a Multi-Sensory room designed for kids with special needs. Sensory-soothing fixtures such as wall puzzles, a light projector, and an aquatic bubble tub are installed in the room to give your children the best experience. The space provides materials to special-needs children. Call your airline for special assistance prior to your trip.

The departure airport has private and quiet spaces for nursing mothers. You can find the MIAmama Suites in each concourse at the airport. You can go there to breastfeed, breast pump and change your infant in private. These facilities make traveling with an infant simple.

Traveling to Chicago from Miami International Airport is easy, thanks to the many airlines operating this route. You can fly non-stop using the following airlines: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Avianca, Spirit Airlines, Finnair, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Aer Lingus, British Airways, GOL, Iberia, ANA, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Royal Jordanian, and United Airlines. On the other hand, If you are interested in connecting flights, layovers take place in cities such as Orlando (MCO).

The ORD airport is connected to the city center by myriad transit options. You can easily get out of the airport using airport transit options, buses, taxis, train, or car rentals. We recommend using the taxi if you are looking for a convenient and economical mode of transport. However, car rental allows you to move around the city easily.