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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Charlotte

Search Chicago to Charlotte fares from partner sites, with O'Hare security hours, the Blue Line to the airport, and CLT pickup and rental car tips.

ORD to CLT · 599 mi · 1h 55m est.

ORD to CLT
599 miles
1h 55m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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Chicago to Charlotte flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 55m (estimated)

ORD → CLT

Cheapest cached price

$193

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 21, 2026.

Planning a trip from Chicago to Charlotte? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 55m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $193 (last checked Oct 21, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Chicago to Charlotte covers a straight-line distance of about 599 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 55m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Chicago to Charlotte at a glance

ORD to CLT is about 599 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Chicago to Charlotte on Eazair
Origin	Chicago (ORD)
Destination	Charlotte (CLT)
Average Flight Time	~1h 55m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$193
Fares Last Checked	Oct 21, 2026
Distance	599 miles (ORD to CLT)
Time in Charlotte	1 hour ahead of Chicago
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on Central Time, Charlotte on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Chicago to Charlotte

Flights searched here leave Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), not Midway (MDW), and land at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT). O'Hare's nonstop list, as of 1 Sep 2026, shows Charlotte served by American Airlines and United Airlines, and schedules change, so look at the stops listed with each result. United and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. No O'Hare terminal list was available on 17 Oct 2026, and the CLT pages checked do not list which concourse each airline uses, so use your boarding pass.

O'Hare lists the Terminal 2 checkpoint (CP5) from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 3's CP7A runs 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. O'Hare says hours can be affected by day-to-day airport activities. The CTA Blue Line reaches Terminals 1, 2 and 3 through Basement Level tunnels, 24 hours a day.

Charlotte Douglas has one terminal. Baggage claim is on the lower Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, where taxis use the outer curb in Zone 1. Ride app pickup is upstairs on the Departures/Ticketing level, in the inner lanes, Zones 1 to 3. For a rental car, take the escalator or elevator down to the Lower Level Walkway, then the elevator to the Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck, where the counters are.

EazAir's first fare check for Chicago to Charlotte was on 13 Oct 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern. Between the two airlines, American's lowest fare includes a carry-on and United's does not on domestic flights. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Chicago to Charlotte flights

Departure · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Arrival · Charlotte

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Eastern Time

About Charlotte

Areas to know in Charlotte

NoDa (North Davidson)
South End
Uptown

Weather in Charlotte

A humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Chicago to Charlotte: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Chicago O'Hare International's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) shows Charlotte (CLT) served by American Airlines and United Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport, served by the CTA Orange Line. Check which Chicago airport each fare uses.

Leaving from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to O'Hare station, which links to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by Basement Level tunnels. For Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2.
Pace Routes 250 and 330 and Metra North Central Service weekday trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility, which the Airport Transit System links to every terminal.
O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint (CP10) as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 2's checkpoint (CP5) is listed from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In Terminal 3, CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
O'Hare says checkpoint hours may be affected by day-to-day airport activities, and recommends checking with your airline about operations on the date of your flight.

Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

The CLT pages checked do not list which concourse each airline uses. Check your boarding pass or airline app for your gate.

CLT has one terminal with five concourses and 123 gates, according to its June 2026 Fast Facts sheet. Its terminal map labels the concourses A to E.
CLT says all concourses and gates can be reached from any security checkpoint. Its terminal map shows the Atrium, an A/B Connector and a D/E Connector.
Baggage claim and taxis are on the lower Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, with an escalator or elevator down to the walkway to rental cars. Ticketing, drop-off and ride app pickup are on the upper Departures/Ticketing level.
CLT says the Terminal Lobby Expansion was completed in September 2025. Its renovations page lists Concourses A, B, C and the Atrium as done, with D and E next.

Getting from CLT	Where to board	Where it goes
CATS Sprinter (Airport Connector)	CATS says it runs every 30 minutes on weekdays. Neither CATS nor CLT names the airport stop on the pages checked, so check the CATS schedule.	The Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown, with transfers to other CATS buses, the Blue Line or the Gold Line.
CATS Route 60 (Tyvola Rd)	CATS says it runs every 30 minutes, 7 days a week.	Blue Line Tyvola Station, for light rail.
Ride apps	Departures/Ticketing level (upper level), inner lanes, Zones 1 to 3.	Wherever you book.
Taxis	Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, outer curb, Zone 1.	Charlotte and the wider area.
Rental cars	Take the escalator or elevator from Arrivals/Baggage Claim to the Lower Level Walkway, then the elevator to the Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck.	Rental car counters in the Rental Car Facility, in front of the terminal.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first fare check from Chicago to Charlotte was on 13 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Charlotte to Chicago, EazAir's first 15 checks ran from 29 Aug to 14 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: TSA checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Fast Facts (June 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Printable terminal map (9.2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Courtesy vehicles and ride app pickup (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Taxis and taxi rates (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Pick up and drop off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Rental cars (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Terminal Lobby Expansion (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Terminal Renovations and Expansions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Accessible ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CATS: Airport routes (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CATS: CATS Sprinter Airport Connector (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ORD to CLT, 13 Oct 2026 to 13 Oct 2026; CLT to ORD, 29 Aug 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does security open at O'Hare Terminal 1?

O'Hare lists CP1 in Terminal 1 from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and CP2, which has TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Check with your airline about operations on your travel date.

How do I reach O'Hare on public transit?

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to O'Hare station, linked to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by Basement Level tunnels. Pace Routes 250 and 330 and weekday Metra trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility.

Where is ride app pickup at Charlotte airport?

CLT puts ride app pickup on the upper Departures/Ticketing level, in the inner lanes, Zones 1 to 3. Taxis are downstairs at the Arrivals/Baggage Claim outer curb, Zone 1.

Which concourse will I arrive at in Charlotte?

The CLT pages checked do not list which concourse each airline uses, so check your boarding pass or airline app. Its terminal map labels the concourses A to E and shows the Atrium, an A/B Connector and a D/E Connector.

Does United or American include a carry-on on its lowest fare?

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item. United Basic Economy has no carry-on on domestic flights, only one personal item, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.

Does this page include Chicago Midway?

No. It searches O'Hare (ORD) only. Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport served by the CTA Orange Line, so check which Chicago airport each fare uses.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.