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Cheap Flight Deals from Miami to Chicago (MIA-CHI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Miami to Chicago

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Miami to Chicago.
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12:42 pm - 3:13 pmMIA-MDW
3h 31mnonstop
7:25 am - 11:37 amMDW-MIA
3h 12mnonstop
$43Frontier
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Tue, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 4
7:25 am - 9:48 amMIA-MDW
3h 23mnonstop
7:25 am - 11:37 amMDW-MIA
3h 12mnonstop
$62Frontier
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Sat, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 5
8:05 am - 10:37 amMIA-ORD
3h 32mnonstop
11:46 am - 3:55 pmORD-MIA
3h 09mnonstop
$80Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Feb 21 - Sun, Feb 23
11:03 am - 1:47 pmMIA-ORD
3h 44mnonstop
9:24 am - 1:40 pmORD-MIA
3h 16mnonstop
$81Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 25
7:00 am - 9:34 amMIA-ORD
3h 34mnonstop
6:25 pm - 10:45 pmORD-MIA
3h 20mnonstop
$168United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 12
9:12 am - 11:40 amMIA-ORD
3h 28mnonstop
5:50 pm - 10:04 pmORD-MIA
3h 14mnonstop
$170American Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 12
7:00 am - 9:34 amMIA-ORD
3h 34mnonstop
7:35 am - 11:52 amORD-MIA
3h 17mnonstop
$177United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 4
6:35 am - 9:02 amMIA-ORD
3h 27mnonstop
5:00 am - 9:08 amORD-MIA
3h 08mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 25
6:55 pm - 9:10 pmMIA-MDW
3h 15mnonstop
5:35 pm - 9:35 pmMDW-MIA
3h 00mnonstop
$256Southwest
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Sat, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 12
7:05 am - 5:20 pmMIA-MDW
11h 15m2 stops
8:10 am - 4:20 pmMDW-MIA
7h 10m1 stop
$262Southwest
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Wed, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 5

Flights from Miami to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Miami to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Miami to Chicago? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Miami to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Miami to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Miami to Chicago cost $76 and was between Miami (MIA) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $76.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Miami to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Miami to Chicago, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Miami to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $131 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $236 and $234 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Miami to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $989, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Miami to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Miami to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$24
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Miami to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Miami to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Miami to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Miami to Chicago

  • What are the available services for people with disabilities at MIA?

    The airport provides a Multi-Sensory room designed for kids with special needs. Sensory-soothing fixtures such as wall puzzles, a light projector, and an aquatic bubble tub are installed in the room to give your children the best experience. The space provides materials to special-needs children. Call your airline for special assistance prior to your trip.

  • Where can I find the nursing suites in MIA?

    The departure airport has private and quiet spaces for nursing mothers. You can find the MIAmama Suites in each concourse at the airport. You can go there to breastfeed, breast pump and change your infant in private. These facilities make traveling with an infant simple.

  • Which flights exist from Miami to Chicago?

    Traveling to Chicago from Miami International Airport is easy, thanks to the many airlines operating this route. You can fly non-stop using the following airlines: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Avianca, Spirit Airlines, Finnair, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Aer Lingus, British Airways, GOL, Iberia, ANA, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Royal Jordanian, and United Airlines. On the other hand, If you are interested in connecting flights, layovers take place in cities such as Orlando (MCO).

  • How can I travel from the arrival airport (ORD)?

    The ORD airport is connected to the city center by myriad transit options. You can easily get out of the airport using airport transit options, buses, taxis, train, or car rentals. We recommend using the taxi if you are looking for a convenient and economical mode of transport. However, car rental allows you to move around the city easily.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Miami to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Miami to Chicago was $24 for a one-way ticket and $43 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Miami and Chicago?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Miami to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Miami to Chicago?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Miami to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Miami to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Miami to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Miami to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Miami and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Miami to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Miami to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Miami to Chicago, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Miami to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $379 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $225 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Miami to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Miami to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Miami to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Miami is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Miami to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Miami with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Miami to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Miami up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Miami to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $125 or less one-way and $117 or less round-trip.
  • Sleep and stay in the only hotel at Miami International Airport (MIA), the Miami International Airport Hotel. The hotel gives you a perfect balance of style and comfort. It is conveniently situated within the Miami Airport Terminal, providing direct access to airline ticketing counters, airport concession shops, departure concourses, and elegant restaurants. Sleeping here will allow you to arrive early at the airport for your flight.
  • You have at your disposal transportation means to get to the airport, including Metrobus, taxi, Tri-Rail, Miami Beach Airport Express, and car rental. Taking a taxi will get you to the airport in about 15min from Miami Beach.
  • Miami International Airport’s lounges offer the best space to relax and find total peace of mind. They are open to travelers at a reduced cost regardless of the airline you are flying with. This is often the best option for an early morning check-in. You can book your stay at the lounges prior to your trip.
  • The MIA airport has facilities that enhance your travel experience. Log into the free Wi-Fi and browse as you grab a meal in one of the restaurants or food stores located in the terminals. If you have enough time before your flight, treat yourself to a massage or other therapies such as pedicures, manicures, and spray tanning.
  • When traveling to Chicago, you can arrive at three airports, O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago-Rockford International (RFD), and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). However, O’Hare International Airport (ORD) serves many destinations.
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Prefer to fly direct from Miami to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Miami Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Miami to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Miami

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Miami to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Miami to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Miami to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4592 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
8.1Comfort
7.7Entertainment
8.7Crew
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

10.0 ExcellentRachel, Jan 2025TPA - MDW
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Crew was great flight was great baggage claim was a failure. It took over 1 hour for bags to arrive. Poor communication poor effort when I spoke to the supervisor about the delay

Planes are aged. The wifi is unreliable and on many fights, no-existent. The flight attendants were very good.

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

Everything worked well. Crew was as entertaining as is possible on a plane flight. Southwest still has good legroom:

I like that it was on time and the staff was friendly.

Glad flight made it out. So many delays due to hurricane. everyone did a great job.

The flight was delayed about 20 minutes, but this was an evening flight, so it comes as no surprise. This flight came a good 1.5 days ahead of hurricane Helene which was still far out in the gulf. However, the flight never removed the seated buckle light. The staff announced from the beginning that due to the bad weather (I suppose the hurricane a day and a half away) they would have to do an abbreviated service with water and a snack. I am fine with their water and snack offering, but this was one of the smoothest flights I've had in years. If Southwest believes a flight like this requires everyone to remain seated, then all of their flights should remain buckled for the entire flight. I cannot help but wonder if things like this are a sneaky way to cut back on expenses since the airline is currently under a lot of pressure to reduce costs.

The first leg of the trip was great. The second leg from BWI to RIC was late, which was more screenful and tiring that late in the evening.

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Everything was very good. Was able to change a make run flight leaving on direct earlier in the app -seamless!!! Well done

Being stick waiting for gate at ORD cause me to almost miss my connecting flight…being deaf United made no no effort to keep me updated as I couldn’t hear the PA

As usual, United scheduling is completely misleading. A 54-minute layover at O’Hare is too short to make a lot of connections, especially since the flight landed “on time” but had to wait on the taxiway 15 minutes for a gate to open up. Then it takes another 10 minutes to exit the plane before one can run to another concourse to catch a connecting flight.

I never have a good experience with American and this was no different. The airplane was INCREDIBLY hot. Like unbearably so. Everyone was fanning themselves with pamphlets and sweating. When someone asked the flight attendant to turn down the temperature they were told there was nothing the crew could do. Once we pushed back from the gate we then had to wait an hour to take off and the communication from the crew was not good. People were getting up this whole time and a man was even in the bathroom when we took off. Once we landed at our destination we waited another 30 minutes at the gate to deplane with, again, no communication from the crew as to what was going on.

I had a horrible experience from the time I dropped off my bags until the time I landed. The staff taking the bags at the check-in counter prior to security, forced me to check my baby stroller, even though it weighed less than 20 pounds. their excuse was that the wheels were too big. I have never had an issue gate checking this exact same stroller in the past either on American or on any other airline. when I asked for the agent to show me the rule about the size of the wheels on strollers, they told me to look it up on the AA website. I did so, and did not find any indication that wheel size was a problem for gate checking strollers. The only limitation would be the weight of the stroller which mine was below. I was left with a one-year-old child and all of my carry-on luggage, diaper bag, and the like to walk around the airport without the assistance of a stroller and had the same issue when I exited the plane and had to go all the way to baggage claim without a stroller. In addition, while on the airplane, I was told I can only get one bag of cookies as a snack, even though I was with a child. Apparently my child and I were supposed to share a cookie. While this latter issue is a minor one, it is just another example of the absolutely horrible customer service that American Airlines provides. In addition, the 737 aircraft that I was on was extremely hot and the air vents above the seat were so far away from the aisle and middle seats that it was comical. I could barely reach the air vent to adjust it. I had to ask the person in the window seat to do it for me. The whole experience was just a nightmare.

Ok. Got us there safely and a bit early. Need food available on this long flight. Almost 3 hours.

Flight areas delayed 3 hours , train in the airport didn’t work

The flight was on time and everything went very smoothly.

We were offered Flight Change due to overbooking. We accepted and chose an earlier flight. We went to Rebooking center to make the change but agent told us no changes permitted on our Basic ticket. AA should not have made the offer to change our flight.

Finding the gate was very confusing. Our boarding pass listed one gate and the staff verbally told us a different gate.

Deparature was late, which is annoying but the arrival was fine and the baggage came early.

The flight attendants were talking the entire time on the back and I couldn’t even take a nap. Super annoying

Free WiFi and movies were not free - everything required signing up for future billing. Boston bound crew were very courteous and gracious.

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

From gate to flight crew... All Spirit employees were great! Everyone was kind and helpful. Ride was almost smooth... A few bumps... But no problems. Seats were tight and uncomfortable. Our biggest issue was no free drinks. I can understand paying for adult beverages and can understand no snacks on a 3 hour flight... But no drinks???? I had to pay $4 for an apple juice for my son. That's not right. You should probably reconsider that.

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

It wasn't crowded, leg room was better for me (6'2"), less coughing on board, steady flight. Return flight is already delayed by 1.5hrs and that's not good.

Terrible, they lost my bad and it took three days to get it. First they couldn’t find it at all - Once they found it, the agents wouldn’t put it on the next flight, they kept forgetting. I went to the airport for a few Miami to Newark flights and finally found it. No one ever called to advise that it had arrived. Despite several calls, the bag made it without a tag, so I still had to go to lost and found at Newark. Our Christmas gifts were inside. Never flying with them again.

Horrible I was traveling with two assisted kids will never travel with spirit again

I’ve now flown Spirit a few times and while the general perception of Spirit I feel is poor, I’ve had a great experience each time. They do charge extra for everything but you should know that going in

I did not fly Spirit. Connie used my email while booking her flight. I do not know Connie. It's fraud!!!

Horrible. Take off was delayed by an hour. They were letting people board d the plane right before takeoff. I was delayed an hour when I arrived and late for my meeting. Spirit is NEVER on time.

The flight landed with a delay and we had to wait almost an hour to be off boarded. So typical of spirit.

After waiting several minutes to be acknowledged by 3 employees on their phones, was told we had missed our flight because the doors were closed at that literal moment. Had they given any actual service or help while we were standing there we would have been on with time to spare. More than 10 people were turned away in this fashion claiming there was no way they could let us on the plane, even though it was still sitting connected to the terminal. After the desk agents let us know they didn't care about the situation we were forced to pay more than twice the price of our original tickets as no credits were given for the price of the "missed" flight. And the icing on the cake was after being treated poorly, fleeced for another few hundred dollars for new tickets? We waited on the next plane for 25 minutes passed the "doors closed" time, letting almost an extra dozen passengers on board. You're company has lazy, disinterested employees and your lack of any real help will ensure this was the first and last time we fly Frontier. Awful.

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable. It was disappointing even for a budget airline.

Charging $74 for one checked bag is outrageous. I will never fly Frontier again.

terrible cascading delays and unhelpful customer service. uncomfortable plane. crew was great, however!

One crew member was rude about our bags. Be nice about it. We don’t fly a lot. And the fact that you have to pay for a carry on is ridiculous

At check in they don’t let you be with the person you are traveling with unless you pay $40 per seat . Really bad policy they have

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

The trip was unremarkable which is good. Crew was very professional and courteous.

Online check-in was not user-friendly. Too many fees, not cost effective.

FRONTIER SUCKS! The agent downstairs tricked me into booking, just to get to the gate. At the gate, they told me they couldn't help. I then called Customer Service. They and the gate attendants kept blaming each other. Neither side was willing to help the customer.

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