Travelling from Chicago to California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV): What you need to know
Arcata is two hours behind Chicago. California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport is located in Arcata, which operates on the UTC-8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Chicago to ACV.
With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
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The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV)
Have a late flight from Chicago to California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ACV and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
The street address for ACV is 3561 Boeing Ave.
Getting from California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) to central Arcata
Central Arcata is around 11 kilometres from California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV)
R 2,733 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport. A return flight starts from R 6,050. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to ACV. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV)
May is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV). Visit Arcata in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Chicago to ACV plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Arcata, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport in February when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Arcata
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Arcata:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Redwood Park, Arcata Community Forest and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are must-do's during your Arcata adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Arcata, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 306 kilometres southeast to Santa Rosa to tick off its popular sights. From Safari West Tour to Safari West and Annadel State Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, head for Redding, roughly 153 kilometres east of Arcata. Sundial Bridge, Turtle Bay Exploration Park and Sundial Bridge 1 are highlights.
