Traveling from Mobile to Chicago: what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Mobile's main airports, Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) or Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mobile to Chicago taking off from either of these.
The major gateways to Chicago are O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Mobile and Chicago are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Mobile to Chicago flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mobile to Chicago
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Arriving in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 16 miles away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Mobile to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The center of Chicago is about 9 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). As soon as your flight from Mobile to Chicago has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 45 minutes or so.
After your flight from Mobile to Chicago, kick back at a hotel close to MDW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make collecting a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Make your way into the city center after your flight from Mobile to Chicago has landed. Central Chicago is about 80 miles from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can take you there in around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Begin your trip without worrying about how to get to your destination with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with reliable suppliers here like Budget, Alamo and National.
If you're looking for a certain model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Secure your ride from RFD a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Mobile to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Mobile to Chicago:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 280 miles to the south-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 160 miles south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
