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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:38 am
• Latest: departs at 7:17 pm and lands at 9:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Chicago takes 2h 38m, covering 834 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 New Orleans to Chicago range from $245 to $431, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $245 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $328 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $184 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $333 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 New Orleans to Chicago flights, with 63% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, 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 $284 to $2,003. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from New Orleans to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $150, which is 32% 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 New Orleans to Chicago usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) 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 New Orleans to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from New Orleans to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $301 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $438, a difference of $137.

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 New Orleans and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 50m, compared with 5h 04m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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 New Orleans 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.

Two of Chicago’s international airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) have direct connections to Millennium Park. However, MDW is the best arrival option as it lies about 9 miles away, compared to ORD which is about 16 miles away. The quickest way to get there is via a taxi, which takes approximately 15min.

There are several transportation options to get you to downtown Chicago after landing from any of Chicago City's airports. From Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), you can take CTA "L" trains or Metra which are the cheapest means to travel to the city center of Chicago. If you’re arriving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the Blue Line 'L' train will take you to downtown Chicago in about 45min.

It takes about 50min to reach MSY from downtown New Orleans by bus. The bus departs at a 30min interval from the outer curb outside Level 3 Ticket Lobby, making stops at Elk Place at Cleveland or the Union Passenger Terminal/Bus Bay 2. Alternatively, you can order a taxi and reach the airport in around 30min.

Yes, you’ll find plenty of hotels close to the airport in New Orleans that also offer courtesy shuttle services to and from the airport. Such facilities include Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood/Clearview Pkway, LA, Comfort Suites Airport, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport South, An IHG Hotel. These hotels are handy if you have an early morning flight.