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$92 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$185
Typical prices: $396-$237
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PHL - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$185
Typical prices: $406-$244
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Thu 6/18Sat 6/20
PHL - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Chicago (PHL-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Chicago

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
Frontier Logo
1:30 pm - 7:29 pm
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ORD
6h 59m
1 stop
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1:29 pm - 10:29 pm
ORD
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PHL
8h 00m
1 stop
$185Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
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1:32 pm - 10:02 pm
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MDW
9h 30m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:25 pm
MDW
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PHL
5h 25m
1 stop
$185Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 7
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5:18 pm - 7:00 pm
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2h 42mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 10:28 pm
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PHL
7h 38m
1 stop
$186Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12
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5:06 pm - 6:44 pm
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ORD
2h 38mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 11:32 pm
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PHL
2h 32mnonstop
$187Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
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4:35 pm - 10:02 pm
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MDW
6h 27m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:25 pm
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PHL
5h 25m
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$187Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 17
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1:30 pm - 7:29 pm
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ORD
6h 59m
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1:29 pm - 10:29 pm
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8h 00m
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$188Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 13
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5:06 pm - 6:47 pm
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2h 41mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 11:32 pm
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2h 32mnonstop
$189Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 3
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1:30 pm - 7:29 pm
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6h 59m
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1:29 pm - 10:10 pm
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7h 41m
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$190Frontier
Wed, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 25
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27h 37m
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$204Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago departing in June.

What is the cheapest Philadelphia to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Philadelphia to Chicago costs $179 on the route between Philadelphia (PHL) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 15% cheaper than other Philadelphia-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Philadelphia, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $40 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $925 and $860 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $323 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$92
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

  • Where can I park at Philadelphia Airport?

    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.

  • What can I do at Philadelphia Airport before the flight?

    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.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Chicago from Philadelphia Airport?

    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.

  • Which is the fastest transport option to the city center from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago was $92 for a one-way ticket and $185 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Chicago?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $290 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $305 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $180 or less one-way and $311 or less round-trip.
  • An advantage of flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is that it lies about 7 miles from the downtown area and gives you hassle-free access to the city. Make sure to board your plane to Chicago at the right terminal for quick and convenient security screenings and take-offs. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines generally depart from Terminal D, while Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines depart from Terminal E.
  • Art enthusiasts will love touching down at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). Before leaving the airport, check out The Sky's the Limit Sculpture in Terminal 1 or the Palimpsest, a beautiful tapestry construction made using shoelaces and nylon fishing nets, located in the airport's Multi-Modal Facility.
  • If you'd rather get accommodation at the airport instead of going to Downtown Chicago, we recommend booking a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport. The Hilton Hotel lies right at the airport, opposite Terminals 1, 2, and 3. It offers convenient flight boarding and take-offs.
  • For nursing facilities, there are Mamava mobile pods, situated in Terminal A-West, Terminal F, and the B/C Connector. Alternatively, go to Minute Suites private room, between Terminals B and A-East, where you can nurse privately for free for the first 30min.
  • Traveling on a budget? You can get cheaper can easier access to Philadelphia Airport from the city center using the SEPTA Airport Line Regional Rail trains. These trains travel the route at 30min intervals. The fare will cost around $7-$8, and the journey takes about 30min.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Philadelphia to Chicago.
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Direct departures

Philadelphia to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Chicago

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4303 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

2.0 MediocreJoshua, May 2026
TPA - LAS
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$5492h 10m
Trains$47327h 10m