Flying from Eau Claire Airport (EAU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Eau Claire Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Eau Claire and Chicago are in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from EAU to ORD start from 05:30 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:53 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Eau Claire Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights.
Your EAU to ORD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Chicago (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with United. This popular airline has direct flights from Eau Claire Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United.
With 69.61% of services landing on schedule, United is the most punctual carrier operating EAU to ORD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eau Claire Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between EAU and ORD:
Orlando International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Eau Claire Airport (EAU)
You'll find EAU at 3800 Starr Avenue.
70% of flights taking off from Eau Claire Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Eau Claire Airport from central Eau Claire, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Eau Claire Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EAU:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you have a late Eau Claire Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chicago and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eau Claire Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chicago in March.
When booking your flight from Eau Claire Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EAU to ORD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are highlights.
