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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:32 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:17 am.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Scranton to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Scranton to Chicago takes 2h 32m, covering 615 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 Scranton to Chicago range from $267 to $411, with an average of $332 over the past 12 months. Anything below $267 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $332. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $331 round-trip, compared to $379 via a layover through Philadelphia (PHL).

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Scranton to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon 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 $277 to $1,023. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Scranton to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $261, which is 11% 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 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

Flights from Scranton to Chicago usually depart from Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Most connecting flights from Scranton to Chicago pass through Philadelphia (PHL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Scranton to Chicago route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $295 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $499: a $204 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Chicago is 1 hour behind Scranton (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 are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Scranton to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United 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:

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

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