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

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 10:45 am
• Latest: departs at 1:05 pm and lands at 4:05 pm.

The flight takes about 3h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 3h, covering 1,004 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 Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $399 to $586, with an average of $478 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $456 round-trip, compared to $562 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$50 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 757-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $270, which is 13% 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 Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Vail Eagle County (EGE) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Connecting flights from Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 31% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $414 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $655, a difference of $241.

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 Vail and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 20m, compared with 6h 41m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Vail (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 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 Vail to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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 in Economy Class class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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