Travelling from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
10 hours 12 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport. Chicago is 6 hours behind Krakow and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are 4 flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, go for the 12:00 LOT - Polish Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from KRK to ORD is 22:55 with LOT - Polish Airlines.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between KRK and ORD:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport is R 4,524. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,014. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KRK to ORD.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Located around 29 kilometres from central Krakow, J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice can be reached in approximately 33 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 33 minutes.
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Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Book a hotel near ORD if you have a late flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport. Choose 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 the centre of Chicago. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
It takes around 54 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KRK to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Chicago
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Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Chicago to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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