Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between CWL and ORD:
Keflavik International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport is R 7,667. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,968. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from CWL to ORD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near CWL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Reserve a hotel close to ORD if you have a late flight from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Check in to 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 is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CWL to ORD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
As soon as you've booked your flights from CWL to ORD, you'll want to find a place to stay in Chicago. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Chicago itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to O'Hare International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Chicago trip.
