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

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 am and lands at 8:12 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 12:52 am.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Chicago takes 2h 32m, covering 661 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 Philadelphia to Chicago range from $204 to $378, with an average of $294 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $294 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $110 round-trip via Raleigh-Durham (RDU), compared to $299 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 Philadelphia to Chicago flights are:

• United Airlines: 91% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time
• Frontier: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% 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 Philadelphia to Chicago flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $183 to $1,605. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $124, which is 33% 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 Philadelphia to Chicago usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 evening 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 Philadelphia to Chicago route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 18m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Philadelphia to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $274 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $349, a difference of $75.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Philadelphia and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 4h 21m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 58m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: 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
• Frontier: 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.

You can get long-term parking at the airport's Economy Lot F, which charges about $15-$22 per day. Suppose you need to park your rental car before heading to your departure terminal. In that case, you'll find the designated car-rental parking lots in the Multi-Modal Facility located next to the Economy Parking lot.

As you wait for your flight departure at Philadelphia Airport, check out the on-site Art Exhibitions at various terminals in the airport. You can find art displays in Terminals A-East, B, C, and D with impressive displays that humanize the airport's surroundings.

American and United are two major airlines that provide non-stop flights from Philadelphia to Chicago. However, most flights serving the route have one stop. Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Sun Country Airlines all have a single flight layover in Miramar, Denver, Atlanta, and Minneapolis, respectively.

Taking a taxi to Downtown Chicago is a quicker means of ground transportation from O'Hare Airport. Taxi operators are located outside the airport terminal, ready to take you to the city for about $50. The journey takes about 35min and might vary depending on the traffic. You can opt for the Blue Line L train that takes an average of 45min to get to the city center. Alternatively, you can use GO Airport Express that offers nonstop shared ride services, which may take a few more extra minutes, as you might have to wait for other passengers.