Travelling from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Alicante is six hours ahead of Chicago. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to ALC, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Chicago to ALC that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between ORD and ALC include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
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.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to ALC flight:
77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
MDW is located at 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 arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ALC and get cosy, quick:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego to explore Alicante and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
The centre of Alicante is around 10 kilometres from Alicante-Elche Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
At the moment, R 4,296 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,373. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to ALC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). Visit Alicante in February for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Chicago to ALC plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Alicante to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante, Castillo de Santa Barbara and Plaza de Espana are major attractions which should be on any good Alicante itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Alicante, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel around 241 kilometres north-west to Cuenca to check off its top attractions. From Hanging Houses of Cuenca to Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
