Travelling from Chicago to Brisbane Airport (BNE): What you need to know
Chicago has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Brisbane Airport (BNE) taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane. The city runs on the UTC+10 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to BNE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Chicago to BNE with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and BNE include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Brisbane Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chicago to Brisbane Airport, browse these options when leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to BNE flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a weekend, a stopover can make your journey feel a little more stress-free. When flying out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you can book a flight ticket from Chicago to Brisbane Airport (BNE) stopping at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Brisbane Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Brisbane Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BNE and turn in quicker:
Travel at your own speed with a Brisbane Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Hire and venture far and wide through Brisbane and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Brisbane Airport flight.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Brisbane. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Brisbane Airport is $910. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,758. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to BNE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Chicago to Brisbane Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Brisbane Airport (BNE). Visit Brisbane in April for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Chicago to BNE flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Brisbane, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Brisbane Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Brisbane
Start your Brisbane trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Brisbane Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Queensland Museum of Modern Art and Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Brisbane to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Brisbane, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel about 113 kilometres west to Toowoomba to check off its must-visit sights. From Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers to Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Australia, head for Bundaberg, roughly 290 kilometres north of Brisbane. Mon Repos Turtle Express, Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Turtle Encounters are among its highlights.
