Travelling from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Islamabad is ten hours ahead of Chicago. Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to ISB, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to ISB. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
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The journey 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.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to ISB flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Islamabad International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Flights departing from RFD land at their destination on schedule 76.19% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Islamabad. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
$660 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport. Return flights start from $1,413. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to ISB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). July is when most people travel to Islamabad. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Book a Chicago to ISB flight ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Islamabad to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Islamabad
Start your Islamabad trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Islamabad isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Faisal Mosque, North-Pakistan Adventure | Climbing Trekking tours and Faisal mosque Islamabad.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've seen Islamabad, now it's time to discover other parts of Pakistan. Journey around 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to tick off its leading attractions. From Jamia Masjid F1 to Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Faisalabad is another well-known destination in Pakistan and is around 241 kilometres south of Islamabad. No journey is complete without dropping by Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.