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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:29 am and lands at 8:08 am
• Latest: departs at 10:14 pm and lands at 12:53 am.

The flight takes about 2h 39m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 39m, covering 676 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 O'Hare Intl Airport range from $227 to $392, with an average of $312 over the past 12 months. Anything below $227 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $312 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 $316 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 91% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% 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.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 15%, 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 $184 to $1,424. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $100, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 O'Hare Intl Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $385, a difference of $98.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Philadelphia and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 6h 59m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 02m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

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

Once you arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport, you can rent your preferred car from the car rental companies located at the airport's Rental Car Lot. All the major car rentals in Chicago, including Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, and Budget, have their desks at this rental car lot.

You can travel with your kids from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Airport conveniently because of the various kid-friendly amenities available. As you wait for your flight, kids can enjoy playing in the airport's playground located post-security. After arriving at Chicago O'Hare Airport, your kids can have the chance to enjoy interactive games and slides as you relax before proceeding to your preferred destination in Chicago.

Flying from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Airport serve offers you a chance to visit some of the nearby cities served by ORD. For instance, when you land at ORD, you can conveniently connect to Bensenville and Franklin Park using bus or car rentals.

Travelers arriving at Chicago O'Hare Airport from Philadelphia can relax and enjoy delicious meals at Billy Goat Tavern. This American restaurant, which is located at Concourse C, offers a variety of dishes at affordable prices for different types of travelers.