How to find cheap flights to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
$1,284 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a return flight to O'Hare International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to ORD, the lowest fare is $746.
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It's typically recommended to book about six months ahead of your travel date. This is when you're more likely to get the best prices for tickets to Chicago, where O'Hare International Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Chicago. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, along with different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to O'Hare International Airport.
Best time to go to Chicago
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Chicago in May.
Use 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 itinerary and budget.
Travel 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 be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Chicago then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July brings the warmest days in Chicago, averaging between 15ºC and 29ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -12ºC to 3ºC.
Travelling to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Travel to Chicago in one go. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to O'Hare International Airport:
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some good hotels near O'Hare International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to ORD lands:
Getting to central Chicago from O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Central Chicago is about 40 kilometres from ORD.
Once you've touched down from your flight to ORD, reaching the centre by car will take around 35 minutes.
Expect the ride to take about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Make every moment in Chicago count by choosing one of these stays:
Chicago highlights
Millennium Park
Around 0.80 kilometres north-east of the centre in Loop, Millennium Park should be on your travel itinerary. Make it one of the first stops after your flight to O'Hare International Airport.
Art Institute of Chicago
Another unmissable Chicago attraction, Art Institute of Chicago is roughly 0.48 kilometres east of the centre in Loop.
LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier
Add this to your sightseeing lineup next. LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier is around 2 kilometres north-east of the centre in Loop and one more essential Chicago experience.
Complete your trip with a Chicago car hire
Be sure to browse our car rentals in Chicago once you've found your hotel and cheap flight to O'Hare International Airport. All the best offers are in one place, making it quick and easy to compare prices and drive away in your dream ride.
