Travelling from Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) taking off from either of these.
The timezone in Atlantic City is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Atlantic City International Airport is located in Atlantic City.
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 on time to board your flight from Chicago to ACY.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to ACY flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport flight:
Flights departing from RFD arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near ACY and be in snooze mode sooner:
You'll find ACY at 101 Atlantic City International Airport.
Getting from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) to central Atlantic City
Atlantic City International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Atlantic City. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
R 1,572 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport. A return flight starts from R 3,350. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to ACY. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Atlantic City. August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Chicago to ACY plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Atlantic City to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Atlantic City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Atlantic City right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Chicago to Atlantic City International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Atlantic City Boardwalk, Atlantic City Shore line and Ripley's Believe It or Not are top sights which should be on any good Atlantic City itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Atlantic City has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres north of Atlantic City, a trip to New York will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States and is around 177 kilometres west of Atlantic City. No trip is complete without dropping by Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
