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A good option that utilizes public transportation is to take the Blue Line train operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, which makes the trip from the airport to the downtown area in around 43min. Passengers that would like to take a taxi on this trip should expect to be traveling for about 23 minutes.

Passengers can utilize the showers at the Hilton Athletic Club, the American Airlines Club, or the United Polaris Lounge after a flight from Sacramento.

One of the most convenient options is to stay at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel, which has a location right across from Terminal Two, and there's a connection to all of the domestic terminals through an underground walkway system.

One of the greatest features of this airport is that they offer around 12 different rental car companies offering service here. Every one of the rental car companies has its customer service desk, and all of the cars are available for rent at the Multi-Modal Facility. To get to this facility after a flight, passengers should follow signage to make their way to the Airport Transit System that will take them from the airport terminals to the facility.

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

• United Airlines: 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.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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

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
• 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 O'Hare Intl Airport:

• 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 $492 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.

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 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $429 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $538: a $109 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, night flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:14 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 4:13 am.

The flight takes about 4h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $466. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 4h 14m, covering 1,776 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 $352 to $1,829. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 33% 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 26m, compared with 6h 53m via Portland (PDX) and 7h 41m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

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
• Dollar
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $380 to $557, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $380 counts as a good deal.

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