Travelling from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH): What you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Wuhan is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is located in Wuhan.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to WUH, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to WUH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
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ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your flight from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport with a stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). A main stopover between Chicago Midway International Airport and WUH, it's a great opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Chicago to WUH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near WUH:
The address for WUH is Tianhe St.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
Right now, $764 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,808. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to WUH, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH). Plan your visit to Wuhan in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Wuhan is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your Chicago to WUH flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Wuhan
After booking your flight from Chicago to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Wuhan:
Your Wuhan visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
Explore more of China
You've done Wuhan, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 306 kilometres south-west to Changsha to check off its popular sights. From Yuelu Mountain to Hunan Provincial Museum and Taiping Street, your itinerary will be busy.
Nanchang is another essential stop in China and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Wuhan. No journey is complete without a visit to Yuyuan Garden, Nanchang Star Amusement Park and 留园.
