Travelling from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are the two main airports in Warsaw.
10 hours 3 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport.
O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 6 hours behind Warsaw.
With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the busiest route. LOT operates the earliest flight at 12:05. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from WAW to ORD is with LOT at 16:40.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Warsaw to ORD. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Fly without interruptions from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Nonstop flights from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) can be booked from here.
When taking off from WAW, you can catch a direct flight from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport with LOT.
WAW is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Frederic Chopin Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) offers nonstop flights from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Split up your flight from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Warsaw-Modlin Airport and ORD are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
WMI is about 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Warsaw-Modlin Airport the day before your flight from Warsaw to ORD:
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider booking a hotel near ORD if you're catching a late flight from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport to the centre of Chicago takes around 35 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes around 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
$511 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport. Return flights start from $615. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from Warsaw to ORD if you book 9 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route are generally at their lowest.
To snag the best deal on your tickets from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport, plan your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to find the most affordable day to fly.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when fares go down. Timing is key when finding flight tickets from Warsaw to ORD.
Customise your trip using filters. Adjust the total duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Chicago. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Schedule your flight from Warsaw to ORD for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -12ºC and 3ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to O'Hare International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are highlights which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
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