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Cheap Flights from Miami to Chicago

Search Miami International to Chicago O'Hare, with check-in areas and security hours at MIA, and the CTA Blue Line and rideshare waiting area at O'Hare.

MIA to ORD · 1,199 mi · 3h 10m est.

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

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Miami to Chicago flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 10m (estimated)

MIA → ORD

Cheapest cached price

$108

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 22, 2026.

Planning a trip from Miami to Chicago? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 10m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $108 (last checked Oct 22, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Miami to Chicago 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.

Miami to Chicago at a glance

MIA to ORD 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 Miami to Chicago on Eazair
Origin	Miami (MIA)
Destination	Chicago (ORD)
Average Flight Time	~3h 10m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$108
Fares Last Checked	Oct 22, 2026
Distance	1,199 miles (MIA to ORD)
Time in Chicago	1 hour behind Miami
Airlines in our fare results	5

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

Flight deals from Miami to Chicago

Starting at Miami International (MIA), this page looks for flights to Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), not Midway (MDW). Miami International's nonstop list for September 2026 shows American and United flying to O'Hare; schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result. United, American, Delta, JetBlue and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Delta says its O'Hare flights use Terminal 5, while O'Hare's airline list for the others did not load on 17 Oct 2026.

Check-in at MIA follows the airline directory: American at area D/E for Concourses D and E, Delta at counters 430 to 441 in area H, United in area H for Concourses G and H, and Frontier in area F. Ticket counters are on level 2 of each terminal. MIA lists Checkpoint 9 in the South Terminal as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck at Checkpoints 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 during checkpoint hours. MIA relays TSA advice to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight.

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to downtown, a ride CTA times at 40 to 45 minutes. From Terminals 1, 2 and 3, the Trains to City signs lead through the Basement Level tunnels; from Terminal 5, ride the Airport Transit System to Terminal 2 first. At Terminal 2, rideshare riders can wait indoors between vestibules 2A and 2D before walking out to the orange poles.

EazAir logged 20 fare checks for MIA to ORD from 1 Sep to 13 Oct 2026, each one for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult on a departure 30 days later. They returned 12 different results. The highest was at least double the lowest, and the lowest showed up on 24 Sep. Frontier without a bundle charges extra to choose a seat or assigns one after check-in. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Miami to Chicago flights

Departure · Miami

Miami International (MIA)

Eastern Time

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

Arrival · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

About Chicago

Areas to know in Chicago

Wicker Park
The Loop
Lincoln Park

Weather in Chicago

Summers are warm and humid, winters are cold with lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan. Spring and fall bring the mildest sightseeing weather.

Miami to Chicago: 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.

Miami International's nonstop list (September 2026) shows Chicago (ORD) served by American and United. 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.

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

Leaving from 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.

By rail: Metrorail Orange Line and Tri-Rail stop at the Miami Intermodal Center. Take the MIA Mover to level 3 of the terminal.
By bus: Metrobus Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express and local routes stop on the ground level of the MIA Metrorail station, according to Miami-Dade Transit.
MIA says ticket counters are on level 2 of the North, Central and South terminals.
MIA lists Checkpoints 1 to 4 for Concourse D in the North Terminal, Checkpoints 5 to 7 in the Central Terminal and Checkpoints 8 to 10 in the South Terminal.
MIA lists Checkpoint 9 as open 24 hours. Checkpoint 2 runs 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. and Checkpoint 6 runs 3:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
MIA lists TSA PreCheck at Checkpoints 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 during checkpoint hours. MIA mentions CLEAR kiosks but does not list where they are.
MIA says TSA encourages travelers to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. Its security page links to real-time checkpoint wait times.

Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

Delta says it uses Terminal 5 at O'Hare. For other airlines, check your boarding pass or airline app.

Delta says it moved its O'Hare flights to Terminal 5 in October 2022.
The Airport Transit System train runs 24 hours, every 3 to 5 minutes at busy times, and links Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5 with the Multi-Modal Facility for rental cars, Economy Parking Lot F, Pace buses and Metra.
From 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., a Terminal Transfer Bus runs about every 15 minutes inside security between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1 and 3, for connecting passengers with a same-day boarding pass.
At other times, passengers connecting between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1, 2 and 3 leave security, ride the Airport Transit System and are screened again.

Getting from O'Hare	Where to board	Where it goes
CTA Blue Line	Station on the lower level of the parking garage. From Terminals 1, 2 and 3, follow the Trains to City signs through the Basement Level tunnels. From Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System to Terminal 2 first. Runs 24 hours. Rides starting at O'Hare cost more than a standard CTA fare.	Downtown Chicago in 40 to 45 minutes, according to CTA.
Rideshare	Upper level at Terminal 2 (orange poles 2A to 2G, with an indoor waiting area between vestibules 2A and 2D) and Terminal 3 (green poles 3G to 3K). O'Hare lists no Terminal 5 pickup, so check your app.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Stands on the lower-level curb outside baggage claim at each terminal.	Your destination.
Pace Routes 250 and 330	Multi-Modal Facility, bus bays 8 and 9. Ride the Airport Transit System from the terminals.	Route 250 to the Des Plaines Metra station and downtown Evanston. Route 330, on weekdays and Saturdays, to Archer Ave and Harlem Ave in Summit.
Metra North Central Service	O'Hare Transfer station, behind the Multi-Modal Facility at its northeast corner. Ride the Airport Transit System to the Multi-Modal Facility. Weekday trains. Buy tickets from the conductor.	Union Station in downtown Chicago, or north to Antioch.

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 20 fare checks from Miami to Chicago ran from 1 Sep to 13 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Chicago to Miami, EazAir's first 3 checks ran from 28 Sep to 4 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 at least double the lowest. The 20 checks returned 12 different results. The lowest result came on 24 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

MIA: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Airport security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Expedited security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Miami-Dade County: Metrobus routes serving MIA (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Airport Transit System and terminal transfers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Taxis and rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Fares (fare chart effective 20 Feb 2023, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Midway: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Cities Served September 2026 (September 2026, 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 MIA to ORD, 1 Sep 2026 to 13 Oct 2026; ORD to MIA, 28 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which MIA checkpoint is open overnight?

MIA lists Checkpoint 9 in the South Terminal as open 24 hours. Checkpoint 2 runs 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. and Checkpoint 6 runs 3:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m., according to MIA.

Where do I check in for my airline at MIA?

MIA's directory lists American at area D/E, Delta at counters 430 to 441 in area H, United in area H and Frontier in area F. Ticket counters are on level 2 of each terminal.

How do I get to Miami International by train?

Metrorail's Orange Line and Tri-Rail stop at the Miami Intermodal Center. From there, take the free MIA Mover to level 3 of the terminal.

How do I get from O'Hare to downtown Chicago?

Take the CTA Blue Line, which runs 24 hours and reaches downtown in 40 to 45 minutes, according to CTA. From Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System to Terminal 2, then follow the train signs.

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

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

How far is Miami from Chicago O'Hare?

MIA and ORD 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.