Travelling from Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS): 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 Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) taking off from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Augusta is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Augusta Regional Airport is located in Augusta.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to AGS, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Reach your destination without the detour from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport with American Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between ORD and AGS is American Airlines.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
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When it comes to flight punctuality, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Augusta Regional Airport (AGS)
After your flight from Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport has touched down, unwind at a hotel close by. Moms House is a great option that's not too far from AGS.
The street address for AGS is 1501 Aviation Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS)
Right now, R 5,738 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,416. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to AGS.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS)
August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS). Visit Augusta in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Augusta is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Chicago to AGS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Augusta Regional Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Augusta
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There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, Morris Museum of Art and Phinizy Swamp Nature Park are top attractions which should feature on any good Augusta itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Augusta will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres north-east of Augusta, a trip to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 225 kilometres west of Augusta, Atlanta is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.