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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 pm and lands at 3:31 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:18 pm and lands at 5:29 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Fe to Chicago takes 3h 11m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Santa Fe to Chicago range from $432 to $612, with an average of $522 over the past 12 months. Anything below $432 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $452 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $521 for nonstop.

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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $358 to $1,751. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Santa Fe to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $308, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $64:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 73% on flights from Santa Fe to Chicago. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $274 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,005, a difference of $731.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Santa Fe and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 28m, compared with 6h 21m 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.

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

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.

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

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