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Train service on the Orange Line travels over elevated tracks from Midway, which is located on the southwest side of Chicago, to the downtown area is the best mode of transportation. From the Midway station, all trains go in the direction of the downtown Loop. The typical travel time from Midway to downtown is between 20 and 25min.

Rental cars may be obtained from a diverse selection of companies at Midway International Airport. There are many firms that rent out automobiles, such as Enterprise, Hertz, and Avis. The Midway Rental Car Facility brings together all of Midway's many car rental services into a single, more accessible facility. It is situated at 5150 W. 55th Street. You may reach this facility with the assistance of a shuttle service that runs continuously throughout the day and night, with pick-ups and drop-offs occurring at regular intervals of 1min each.

Yes, there is a hotel near the SMF airport. The Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport, a popular three-star hotel that offers free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle, is one of the best options for your stay. It is situated 3.8 miles away from Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

At Sacramento International Airport, passengers looking for parking have access to one of five major lots: the Parking Garage, Hourly Parking, Daily Parking, East Economy Parking, and West Economy Parking. Each of these lots is priced differently. The Parking Garage is a multi-story parking facility that offers both short-term and long-term parking choices. It is situated adjacent to Terminal A and has convenient access to the terminal.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: 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.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• American Airlines

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

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
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $236 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $494 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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 9% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Sacramento to Chicago route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $439 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $532: a $93 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Sacramento to Chicago route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 1 minute.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Chicago flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, night flights for 28%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 9:08 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 4:07 am.

The flight takes about 4h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $473. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Chicago takes 4h 08m, covering 1,791 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $347 to $2,227. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld (BOI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 59m, compared with 6h 26m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 53m via Portland (PDX).

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Chicago range from $385 to $566, with an average of $473 over the past 12 months. Anything below $385 counts as a good deal.

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