Flying from Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC): What you need to know
Pasco is two hours behind Chicago. Tri-Cities Airport is located in Pasco, which operates on the UTC-8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to PSC, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or vacation times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 17 miles in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from central Chicago in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 10 miles or so.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to PSC flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 90 miles from central Chicago. Driving from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At RFD, that figure is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near PSC and get cozy, quick:
You'll find PSC at 3601 N 20th Avenue.
Getting from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to central Pasco
From Tri-Cities Airport, central Pasco is around 6 miles away. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)
Right now, $188 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $281. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to PSC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Pasco. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Pasco is July, with temperatures ranging between 61ºF and 99ºF. Book your Chicago to PSC plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport in December when temperatures are between 21ºF and 45ºF.
More about Pasco
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Pasco right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Chicago to Tri-Cities Airport:
Sacajawea State Park and Sacajawea State Park Interpretive Center are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Pasco to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Yakima River.
Explore more of the United States
Pasco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 180 miles northwest of Pasco, a trip to Seattle will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Portland, roughly 180 miles west of Pasco. Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland are the start of reasons to visit.
