How to get from Sarasota to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 6h 56m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, Toronto, Philadelphia and Minneapolis. Two tickets from $243.

Flights from Sarasota to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
6h 56m
two tickets, via Atlanta
$243
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,045 mi (1,682 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 56m
with the connection
Sarasota to Atlanta flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Chicago flight 2h 11m
two ticketsfrom $243
Via Washington
7h 46m
with the connection
Sarasota to Washington flight 2h 27m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Chicago: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Chicago flight 2h 19m
two ticketsfrom $531
Via Toronto
Canada
8h 10m
with the connection
Sarasota to Toronto flight 3h 1m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Chicago: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.
Toronto to Chicago flight 2h 9m
Via Philadelphia
8h 22m
with the connection
Sarasota to Philadelphia flight 2h 46m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Chicago flight 2h 36m
Via Minneapolis
8h 25m
with the connection
Sarasota to Minneapolis flight 3h 39m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Chicago flight 1h 46m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Sarasota to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Sarasota to Chicago?
Via Atlanta: 1h 45m to the connection, 2h 11m after it, about 6h 56m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sarasota to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $243. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Sarasota and Chicago?
Atlanta (6h 56m total), Washington (7h 46m total), Toronto (8h 10m total), Philadelphia (8h 22m total) and Minneapolis (8h 25m total).
How far is Chicago from Sarasota?
1,045 mi (1,682 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.