Flying from Bucharest to Chicago: what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Chicago jetting off from here.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's primary gateways.
Chicago is seven hours behind Bucharest and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Bucharest to Chicago flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chicago
To find cheap Bucharest to Chicago flights, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Bucharest to Chicago.
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Find a cheap Bucharest to Chicago flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Bucharest to Chicago flights leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
OTP is about 10 miles from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Chicago, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes about 35 minutes by car. The center is roughly 16 miles away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Book a hotel near ORD if you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Chicago. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Chicago flight.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
As soon as your flight from Bucharest to Chicago has landed, you can reach the city center in around 20 minutes by car. Central Chicago is approximately 9 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The journey will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Bucharest to Chicago, unwind at a hotel near MDW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be off and running.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
You'll find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Step off your flight from Bucharest to Chicago and travel to your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central Chicago is around 80 miles from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there.
Public transport can take you there in around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Stay in control of the next chapter of your journey with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National make getting on the road effortless.
If you'd like a particular kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Book your ride from RFD at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Bucharest to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport's address is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Bucharest to Chicago. August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 59ºF and 84ºF. Book your Bucharest to Chicago ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºF and 37ºF. Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chicago right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to Chicago:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chicago. Around 280 miles to the south-east, popular attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 160 miles south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favorite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
