Travelling from Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED): What you need to know
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is nine hours ahead of Chicago. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is located in Madinah.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to MED.
Flying during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to MED leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
70% of flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to MED flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights that depart from RFD make it to their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
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Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Madinah. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
Currently, $825 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,151. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to MED if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Madinah. January is when most people book flights from Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Chicago to MED plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madinah to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Madinah
After booking your flight from Chicago to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madinah:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Madinah when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Makkah and Medina followed by Al Masjid-e-Nabawi and Masjid Al Ghamamah.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres west of Madinah, a trip to Yanbu will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Flamingo beach, Yanbu Beach and Royal Commission Beach Yanbu.
Ever wanted to explore Splash Water Park? Then set off for Rābigh. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 193 kilometres south of Madinah.