Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Chicago?

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Savvy travellers are always on the lookout for the cheapest flights to Chicago but one of the biggest challenges for figuring out when to go can be the weather. If you don’t enjoy extreme temperatures, fiercely hot summers and bitterly cold winters, then give these two seasons a miss. April through May or September through October are the most enjoyable and mild months of the year in Chicago. You’ll still get warm weather and the hotel rates are more reasonable.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Chicago. Flying to Chicago in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 3

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Chicago (average of £601). Flying to Chicago in July will prove the most costly (average of £782). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 4

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Chicago should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Question 7

Can I find cheaper flights to Chicago if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chicago on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 8

What is the best airline to fly to Chicago?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chicago.

Question 9

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago?

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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport typically cost £18, while return flights cost around £26.

Question 10

How much is a return flight to Chicago?

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A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around £216, however they can be found for as little as £53.

Question 11

Where does the fastest flight to Chicago depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Chicago, Edinburgh offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 25 minutes).

Question 12

Which airport is closest to Allstate Arena?

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If being close to Chicago is important to you, you’ll want to land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

Question 13

Does Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 14

Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport).

Question 15

What does ORD mean?

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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

Question 16

When is the best time to fly to Chicago?

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Peak season:

If you’ve been to New York then why not book cheap flights to Chicago, the nation’s second city? The skyscraper metropolis is a feat of modern architecture, as well as home to what was once the world’s tallest building, Sears Tower. It is not a traditional tourist destination but as the hub of the Midwest, Chicago much to offer as a holiday destination. Featuring world-class art galleries and science museums, huge parks and sandy beaches, it also has a multicultural vibe (thanks to the Poles, the Italians, the Greeks and the Irish among many other groups). Peak tourist season is summer (June to August). This coincides with the festival season with many major events taking place in Chicago parks and neighbourhoods every weekend, in spite of the heat and humidity. Taste of Chicago, an outdoor food festival which showcases the variety of cuisines and local flavours, is in mid-July at the lakefront. If you book flights to Chicago during this popular festival, expect crowds of visitors in the area and a rise in the price of flight tickets. August is host to another popular event – the Chicago Air and Water Show. With its free admission and lakefront location, the show attracts huge numbers of fans of aviation and adventure seekers.

Off season:

Chicago is least busy in January through March making cheap flights to Chicago and hotel deals attainable. However, true to its reputation as the ‘Windy City’, cold temperatures and brisk winds will make you want to stay inside for most of your visit.

Question 17

When is the best time to book a flight to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Savvy travellers are always on the lookout for the cheapest flights to Chicago but one of the biggest challenges for figuring out when to go can be the weather. If you don’t enjoy extreme temperatures, fiercely hot summers and bitterly cold winters, then give these two seasons a miss. April through May or September through October are the most enjoyable and mild months of the year in Chicago. You’ll still get warm weather and the hotel rates are more reasonable.

Question 18

How long is the flight to Chicago?

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Flights from London to Chicago: 8 hours 50 minutes.

Flights from Manchester to Chicago: 8 hours 40 minutes.

Flights from Birmingham to Chicago: 10 hours 30 minutes.

Flights from Glasgow to Chicago: 10 hours 10 minutes.

Question 19

Which airlines operate flights to Chicago?

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There are plenty of direct daily flights to Chicago departing from London Heathrow with airlines such as British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Connecting flights with various European airlines are available but will add a couple of hours to the flight time. The quickest direct flight to Chicago from Manchester is with American Airlines. Flights from other UK cities will require a connecting flight.

Question 20

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

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Flights to Chicago land at O&#8217;Hare International Airport (ORD) located in the city&#8217;s northwest corner, about 17 miles away from the CBD or Chicago Loop. Trains and buses provide efficient transportation to city centre and suburbs. The Blue Line of the Chicago subway (known as the &#8216;L&#8217; to locals) connects O&#8217;Hare directly to the city, and commuter rail services are easily accessible by a short shuttle ride. Taxi and car hire services are also available from the airport.

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