How to find cheap flights to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
At the moment, $23 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to O'Hare International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to ORD for $46.
Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to ORD. We'll keep an eye on it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.
Book as early as possible. You might even be able to score some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Chicago, where O'Hare International Airport is located.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Chicago by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to browse prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Chicago, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to O'Hare International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Chicago
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Chicago is usually May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to ORD that suits your plans and budget.
Head to Chicago in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ORD, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Chicago are typically more affordable.
With averages of between 59ºF and 84ºF, July is when Chicago is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 10ºF to 37ºF, January has the lowest temperatures.
With five days of rain on average, November is the driest month in Chicago.
May has the wettest weather. You can expect around ten days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to O'Hare International Airport, these major airlines make reaching Chicago a breeze:
Iberia is the most dependable carrier. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a great choice when reserving your ORD plane ticket.
ORD is located in the UTC-5 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to ORD? These hotels near O'Hare International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
You can book a car rental in ORD with leading providers such as Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget. Buckle up and get ready to explore Chicago and beyond.
O'Hare International Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This rating is a snapshot of how reliably flights from ORD reach their destination as scheduled.
Getting to central Chicago from O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located about 25 miles from central Chicago.
After touching down from your flight to ORD, the drive to the center takes around 35 minutes.
The ride when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Chicago comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Chicago highlights
Step off your flight to Chicago and go straight to these major attractions:
Millennium Park: Around 0.5 miles north-east of the center in Loop, this landmark offers a great first taste of the city.
Jackson Park's Japanese Garden: You'll find this park roughly 6 miles south of the center in Hyde Park. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Chicago.
Willis Tower: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 0.3 miles west of the center of Chicago in Loop.
How to get to Aurora from O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Heading straight for Aurora? From ORD, it takes around 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 40 miles from the airport.
If you're jumping on public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to get where you're going.
Traveling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joliet
Joliet is around 35 miles from O'Hare International Airport. If that's where you're going, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.
The drive time to Joliet is roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's loads more of the United States begging to be explored. About 180 miles south-east of Chicago, head for Indianapolis. On the must-see list? Start with Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The city's nearest major airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Another city in the United States that has plenty going for it is Milwaukee. From Chicago, it's roughly 75 miles north and features highlights like Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright and Miller Park. Work in a visit to Discovery World too. General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) handles most flights into the city.
Let your travels lead you to Fort Wayne. Roughly 160 miles south-east of Chicago, African-American Historical Museum, Salomon Farm Park and Science Central are a big part of the experience.
