Traveling from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) setting off from either of these.
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is located in Ithaca. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to ITH, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is around 25 miles from the center of Chicago. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveler tool will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 12 miles away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 21 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not book an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to ITH:
About Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ITH:
Getting from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to central Ithaca
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to the center of Ithaca is around 10 minutes in a car. It's approximately 5 miles away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 52 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)
$218 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. Return flights start from $252. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Chicago to ITH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. October is the busiest month for a trip to Ithaca. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Chicago to ITH for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ithaca to range from 55ºF to 82ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºF and 36ºF. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Ithaca
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ithaca right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport:
Ithaca Waterfalls and Ithaca Commons are just two of the big attractions to put on your Ithaca travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Herbert F Johnson Museum of Art.
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