Flying from Chicago to Adelaide Airport (ADL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Adelaide Airport (ADL). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Adelaide is 15 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Adelaide Airport is located in Adelaide, which runs on the UTC+10:30 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 on time to board your flight from Chicago to ADL.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Whether you want to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Chicago to ADL.
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Adelaide Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to ADL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Chicago to Adelaide Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Flights departing from RFD arrive at their final stop on schedule 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Adelaide Airport (ADL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Adelaide Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ADL:
Travel at your own pace with an Adelaide Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast and experience more of Adelaide and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Adelaide Airport flight.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
The centre of Adelaide is roughly 6 kilometres from Adelaide Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Adelaide Airport is R 12,306. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 21,823. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to ADL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Chicago to Adelaide Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Adelaide Airport (ADL). July is the busiest month to visit Adelaide. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Chicago to ADL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Adelaide Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Adelaide
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Adelaide right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Adelaide Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide Fringe Festival and Adelaide Oval are must-visits when exploring Adelaide.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Adelaide, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 241 kilometres west to Port Lincoln to check off its leading attractions. From Lincoln National Park to Winter Hill Lookout and Heritage trail, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north of Adelaide, Port Pirie is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Solomontown Beach, Telowie Beach and Port Pirie Military Museum.
