Travelling from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
The average duration of a direct Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is 13 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Chicago. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa.
You can choose from 5 direct services every week between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). This is the busiest route, with Ethiopian Airlines offering a 9:45am departure from ORD to ADD.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to ADD, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When jetting out of ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to ADD.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is Ethiopian Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 73.47% of the time.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to ADD leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a popular option between Chicago Midway International Airport and ADD.
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to ADD flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near ADD and turn in quicker:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
R 7,225 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. A return flight starts at R 17,772. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to ADD if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). July is the busiest month to travel to Addis Ababa. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Chicago to ADD plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in November when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Addis Ababa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Addis Ababa right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and King Minelik II Palace (Unity Park-አንድነት ፓርክ) are popular attractions which should be on every Addis Ababa itinerary.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've visited Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other parts of Ethiopia. Journey about 257 kilometres south-west to Jimma to check off its leading sights. From Jimma Central Hotel - ጂማ ሴንትራል ሆቴል to Jimma Museum and Aba Jifar Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Another essential stop in Ethiopia, Kombolcha is located around 257 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa. Plan to visit highlights including Yegof forest የየጎፍ ደን.
