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

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 08:08
• Latest: departs at 22:39 and lands at 01:47.

The flight takes about 3h 08m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

A direct flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 3h 08m, covering 1,013 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from £152 to £297, with an average of £221 over the past 12 months. Anything below £152 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the £221 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £163 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with £222 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £119, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

One-stop flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £207 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £293, a difference of £85.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Tampa and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 22m, compared to 6h 14m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 30m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Tampa (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 O'Hare Intl Airport are Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and United Center. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tampa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: 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 Economy class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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