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Honor Flight Chicago
Nonprofit that flies Chicagoland World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and Desert Shield/Desert Storm veterans to Washington, D.C. for a free day of honor and memorial visits.
- Cost
- Free for veterans — 'All costs associated with the veteran's trip, including airfare to and from Washington, D.C., are covered by Honor Flight Chicago' (honorflightchicago.org/about/faqs)
- Coverage
- Chicagoland, Illinois (Illinois)
- Eligibility
- Veterans who served during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War or Desert Shield/Desert Storm; a valid passport, Veteran Health ID Card or state-issued REAL ID is required (own site)
- Availability
- Online or mailed application; flights generally April–October
- In-Person Access
- Yes
- Self-Referral
- Yes
- Organization Type
- nonprofit
- Last Verified
- October 26, 2026
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