Flying from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Cincinnati's main airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). Explore your options for leaving from this base when booking your flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
The average time for a direct Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport flight is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Chicago is one hour behind Cincinnati. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), with 82 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from CVG to ORD is the 5:25am American Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 8:50pm with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Cincinnati to ORD.
In high season, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
You can book a direct flight from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG).
United Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport taking off from CVG.
United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CVG to ORD.
Among carriers operating on this route, United Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Travelling from central Cincinnati to CVG takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
77.0% of flights leaving from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport reach their destination on schedule.
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport flight.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Chicago. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport is $136. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $271. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book four months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Cincinnati to ORD.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing cheap Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Chicago. August is when most people book flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Cincinnati to ORD flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
After booking your flight from Cincinnati to O'Hare International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Chicago. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
Milwaukee is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres north of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
