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Among airlines operating Santa Fe to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Santa Fe and Chicago.

Flights from Santa Fe to Chicago usually depart from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 First Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Fe to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $471 round-trip and layover options via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) at $481.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Santa Fe to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 31% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 69% on the Santa Fe to Chicago route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $244 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $784, a difference of $540. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Santa Fe to Chicago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night 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 Santa Fe to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 6:47 am and lands at 10:01 am
• Latest: departs at 1:29 pm and lands at 4:43 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

A nonstop flight from Santa Fe to Chicago takes 3h 14m, covering 1,081 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 $348 to $1,447. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santa Fe to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $290, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 53m, compared with 6h 11m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Santa Fe (Central Time vs Mountain 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 Santa Fe to Chicago range from $318 to $559, with an average of $477 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

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