Brickell skyline in Miami seen from the Rickenbacker Causeway. Flights from Chicago to Miami

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Miami

Search Chicago O'Hare to Miami International, with which MIA concourse each airline uses, the Skyride Connector and the free MIA Mover to trains and buses.

ORD to MIA · 1,199 mi · 3h 10m est.

ORD to MIA
1,199 miles
3h 10m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Daniel Christensen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Chicago to Miami flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 10m (estimated)

ORD → MIA

Cheapest cached price

$54

Checking live fares…

Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Planning a trip from Chicago to Miami? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 10m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $54 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Chicago to Miami covers a straight-line distance of about 1,199 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h 10m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Chicago to Miami at a glance

ORD to MIA is about 1,199 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 Miami on Eazair
Origin	Chicago (ORD)
Destination	Miami (MIA)
Average Flight Time	~3h 10m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$54
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	1,199 miles (ORD to MIA)
Time in Miami	1 hour ahead of Chicago
Airlines in our fare results	5

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

Flight deals from Chicago to Miami

This page searches Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) to Miami International (MIA). Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is a separate airport, so check which one your ticket shows. O'Hare's nonstop list, as of 1 Sep 2026, shows American and United on the Miami route; schedules change. Frontier, Delta, United, American and JetBlue have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. MIA's airline directory places American at Concourses D and E, Delta at H, United at G and H, and Frontier at F.

Not every rider comes by the Blue Line. Metra North Central Service weekday trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility, and Pace Routes 250 and 330 use its bus bays 8 and 9. From there, the Airport Transit System, running 24 hours, carries you to Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5. O'Hare advises checking with your airline about operations on your flight date, since checkpoint hours can be affected by day-to-day activity.

MIA has North, Central and South terminals joined by the Skyride Connector, moving walkways on level 3, and MIA says to allow 15 minutes from South to North. American domestic arrivals use baggage claims 1 to 6 and 14 and 15. The free MIA Mover, boarding on level 3 between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages, runs to the Miami Intermodal Center for Metrorail, Metrobus and Tri-Rail, and to the Rental Car Center. Ride app pickups are on level 1, and taxis wait at the arrivals curb.

EazAir's first 3 fare checks for ORD to MIA took place from 28 Sep to 4 Oct 2026, each searching for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult with departure 30 days after the check. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. JetBlue's Main Base fare includes a carry-on and a personal item but no checked bag. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Chicago to Miami flights

Departure · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Arrival · Miami

Miami International (MIA)

Eastern Time

Other airports near Miami: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Palm Beach International (PBI)

About Miami

Areas to know in Miami

South Beach
Wynwood
Coconut Grove

Weather in Miami

A tropical climate with hot, humid summers and a wetter season roughly June through November; winters are warm and drier.

Chicago to Miami: 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 Miami (MIA) served by American Airlines and United Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is a separate airport in Fort Lauderdale. Check which airport your ticket shows.

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 Miami International (MIA)

Airline	MIA concourse
American	Concourses D and E, check-in area D/E
Delta	Concourse H, check-in area H
United	Concourses G and H, check-in area H
Frontier	Concourse F, check-in area F
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From MIA's airline directory, which shows no update date. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass.

MIA has three terminals: North (Concourse D), Central and South. MIA says ticket counters are on level 2 of each.
The Skyride Connector, moving walkways on level 3, links all three terminals. MIA says to allow 15 minutes between the South and North terminals.
Concourse D is a mile long. MIA says its Skytrain has 4 stations a quarter mile apart, with trains about every 3 minutes.
The MIA Mover boards on level 3 between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages and runs to the Miami Intermodal Center and the Rental Car Center.

Getting from MIA	Where to board	Where it goes
MIA Mover	Level 3, between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages	Miami Intermodal Center and Rental Car Center. MIA says it is free.
Metrorail Orange Line	MIA station at the Miami Intermodal Center, via the MIA Mover	Government Center, Brickell, Coconut Grove and Dadeland North. Miami-Dade Transit says that on Saturdays and Sundays, riders change at Earlington Heights to an Airport Shuttle train. A fare applies.
Tri-Rail	Miami Airport station at the Miami Intermodal Center, via the MIA Mover	Commuter trains to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, according to MIA. A fare applies.
Metrobus	Ground level of the MIA Metrorail station	Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express to Miami Beach, plus local routes including 7, 37, 42, 57 and 110 Route J, per Miami-Dade Transit. A fare applies.
Rideshare	Level 1 (arrivals). Check your app for the door.	Your chosen address. A fare applies.
Taxis	Arrivals level curb, outside baggage claim	Your chosen address, including PortMiami. A fare applies.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
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.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

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 3 fare checks from Chicago to Miami ran from 28 Sep to 4 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Miami to Chicago, EazAir's first 20 checks ran from 1 Sep to 13 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. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 3 checks, this 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)
MIA: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Taxis and ride app (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Skytrain map (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Miami-Dade County: Metrorail (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Miami-Dade County: Metrobus routes serving MIA (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Tri-Rail: Miami Airport station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (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)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ORD to MIA, 28 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026; MIA to ORD, 1 Sep 2026 to 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Miami airport does this page search?

This page searches Miami International (MIA). Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is a separate airport in Fort Lauderdale, so check which airport your ticket shows.

Which MIA concourse does my airline use?

MIA's airline directory lists American at Concourses D and E, Delta at Concourse H, United at Concourses G and H, and Frontier at Concourse F. The directory shows no update date, so check your boarding pass.

How do I take Metrorail from Miami International?

Ride the free MIA Mover from level 3 to the Miami Intermodal Center. Miami-Dade Transit says Metrorail runs 5 a.m. to midnight, and on Saturdays and Sundays riders change at Earlington Heights to an Airport Shuttle train.

Is there a nonstop flight from O'Hare to Miami?

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

Do basic fares from Chicago to Miami include a carry-on?

Delta Main Basic, American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include a carry-on. Frontier without a bundle includes a personal item only, as does United Basic Economy on domestic flights for most travellers.

How far is Chicago O'Hare from Miami International?

ORD and MIA are about 1199 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

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
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 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.

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.