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Among airlines operating Sioux Falls to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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 Sioux Falls and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Sioux Falls to Chicago usually depart from Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (FSD) 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sioux Falls to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $198 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $311 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 Sioux Falls to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Sioux Falls to Chicago route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $267 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $377, a difference of $110. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sioux Falls to Chicago flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, 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 Sioux Falls to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:01 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 9:41 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $307. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sioux Falls to Chicago takes 2h 01m, covering 477 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 $268 to $2,012. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sioux Falls to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $195, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 6h 37m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 37m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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 Sioux Falls to Chicago range from $248 to $388, with an average of $307 over the past 12 months. Anything below $248 counts as a good deal.

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