Question 1

How long is the flight to Chicago?

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The duration of your flight to Chicago depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Chicago on KAYAK are from Newark, which takes 2h 29m, New York, which takes 2h 41m, Miami, which takes 3h 21m, and Los Angeles, which takes 4h 00m.

Question 2

What is the cheapest flight to Chicago?

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If traveling to Chicago, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Dallas, with flights as low as $28 one-way and $48 round-trip. Flights from Los Angeles are the most searched and start at $93 for a return trip. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

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Many airlines fly to Chicago, the most common ones being United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Chicago. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Chicago-CHI">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which Chicago airport is closest to central Chicago?

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Out of the 3 airports in Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport is the nearest to the city center (9 miles). You'll travel 16 miles to reach the center of Chicago if you land in Chicago O'Hare Airport and 79 miles if you land in Chicago Greater Rockford. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Chicago-CHI">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

How many cities have direct flights to Chicago?

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From the United States, there are direct flights to Chicago from 41 cities. The city with the most direct flights is New York, with 520 direct flights each week.

Question 6

What is the best way to get from the airport to downtown Chicago?

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If you are landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and you are taking public transport, there is an easy way to get to the downtown area. You can take the train, or the L. The Blue Line serves the route between the airport and downtown Chicago 24/7. If you are landing at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), you can also take the L, but this airport is served by the Orange Line. There are also 9 CTA buses that serve MDW if the Orange Line is not your preferred mode of transportation.

Question 7

Do Chicago’s airports offer assistance for passengers with limited mobility?

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Of course, both Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offer services for travelers with limited mobility. Along with wheelchair service and accessible facilities, you can also arrange to have assistance navigating the airport after you land in Chicago. Contact your airline in advance to book these services and let them know how best to assist you.

Question 8

Are there any direct flights to Chicago from other major U.S. airports?

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Yes, there are plenty of direct flights to Chicago from many other major destinations in the United States. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) especially is a major transit destination, so direct flights to this airport are quite frequent. You will find direct flights to O’Hare from places like Cincinnati, Los Angeles, all three of the airports in New York City, and more.

Question 9

Are there any hotels located in or near either of the Chicago airports?

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Yes, both Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) have several airports close by. The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is directly across from ORD’s terminal building. There are also several other hotels nearby that offer free shuttle service. The closest hotel to MDW is the Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport.

Question 10

Which Chicago airport is closest to downtown?

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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is certainly your choice if you are looking for quick (roughly 20 minutes) and convenient public transport access to the downtown area. However, if you are renting a car, then Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is also only about a 20-minute drive away from downtown.

Question 11

How to get to the Loop from Chicago’s airports?

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If you are coming from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and plan on taking public transport to get to the Loop, then the best option is to simply get on the Blue Line and head towards Forest Park, get off at Jackson and you’ll have arrived at the Loop. The trip will take about 40 minutes (19 stops) and will cost around $5. From Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to the Loop, you simply hop on the Orange Line at Midway and ride the train to its terminus at the Loop. It will take around 20 minutes and will cost approximately $3.

Question 12

What to do in Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers one of the only aeroponic airport gardens in the world. Ticketed customers are able to visit the wonderful garden where they can relax or enjoy a meal. The garden is located in Terminal 3’s O’Hare Rotunda Building.

Question 13

How far are the Chicago airports from each other?

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If you are driving a personal vehicle, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are around an hour drive away from each other. Possibly the most economical way to get between the two is to take the CTA which will require one transfer downtown and will take around an hour and a half while costing approximately $5. There is also the option of a shuttle bus, which will take about an hour and will cost around $25 for a one-way ticket.

Question 14

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

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Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago is Chicago Midway Airport, with an average flight price of $107.

Question 15

How much is a flight to Chicago?

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On average, a flight to Chicago costs $339. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $23 and departed from Miami Airport.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago?

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chicago is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as $254. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $315 on average.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

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The cheapest month for flights to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $238 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $378 and $367 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is January with an average price of $196.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chicago?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chicago. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Chicago-CHI">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chicago?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Chicago-CHI">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chicago?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back with another airline. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Chicago-CHI">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chicago?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Chicago-CHI">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 22

How much is a flight to Chicago?

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On average, a flight to Chicago costs $339. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $23 and departed from Miami. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Chicago which costs $246 on average, and New York to Chicago, which costs $308 on average.

Question 23

Which airline offers the most flights to Chicago?

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Of the 14 airlines that fly to Chicago, United Airlines offers the most flights, with around 4,941 per week, followed by American Airlines with 2,998 flights per week.

Question 24

How many airports are there in Chicago?

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There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD). The busiest airport is Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), with 80% of all flights arriving there.

Question 25

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago?

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The cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago is generally at night, when flights cost $244 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chicago is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $293.

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

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To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Question 27

How many direct flights to Chicago are there each day?

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There are around 1,631 direct flights from within United States to Chicago every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 6:00 am the most common departure time and 50% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 28

How many direct flights to Chicago are there each week?

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Each week there are around 11,413 direct flights from within United States to Chicago. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 29

What is a good deal for flights to Chicago?

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If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Chicago, 25% of our users found tickets to Chicago for the following prices or less: From New Haven $103 one-way - $153 round-trip, from Charlotte $121 one-way - $209 round-trip, from Jacksonville $198 one-way - $376 round-trip.

Question 30

How many long-haul flights are there to Chicago each week?

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Each week there are around 7 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 737 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 5,860 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Chicago. The most long-haul flights depart from Honolulu.

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