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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:08 am
• Latest: departs at 10:39 pm and lands at 1:47 am.

The flight takes about 3h 08m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 3h 08m, covering 1,013 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 Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $200 to $392, with an average of $292 over the past 12 months. Anything below $200 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $292 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $294 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 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, 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 $209 to $1,815. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $111, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Ace
• Dollar

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

One-stop flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $274 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $387, a difference of $113.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 6h 14m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 30m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Tampa (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: 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.

Yes. The USO at TPA is open from 8 am to 8 pm and is located Landside on Level 2. Free of charge, US military members, military retirees, coalition partners, and military families can enjoy the benefits and facilities of the lounge. Some of these amenities include TV, relaxing seating, a library, things for kids to do, a quiet rest area, computers, refreshments, and more.

Yes. At TPA, you can find pet relief areas in each terminal Airside as well as Landside. The Airside pet relief stations are at the gate level, and the Landside pet relief areas are outdoors, just outside baggage claim. Each of these animal relief stations features lush artificial grass, a mock fire hydrant, a sink to drink out of, waste bags, and trash cans.

Yes. ORD has 14 different private areas throughout the terminals where traveling moms can breastfeed or pump. These 14 locations are a combination of clean, quiet Mother's Rooms that have a comfortable chair and a sink. You can also find freestanding Mamava lactation suites in the terminals. Each unit has bench seating, a fold-down table, a USB port, and an electrical outlet.

Yes. If you need to get settled quickly or if you are staying in Chicago only briefly, consider checking into the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. Located across from Terminal 2 and connected to all the different terminals by way of an underground walkway, this hotel features an indoor pool, room service, a business center, wheelchair accessibility, and much more.