Travelling from Chicago to Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport (BRO): What you need to know
Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport is located in Brownsville. The city's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Chicago.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to BRO, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that depart from RFD make it to their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport (BRO)
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You'll find BRO at 700 South Minnesota Avenue.
Getting from Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport (BRO) to central Brownsville
Central Brownsville is around 11 kilometres from Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport (BRO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport is R 3,783. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,373. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to BRO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Affordable Chicago to Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport (BRO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport (BRO). November is the most popular month to visit Brownsville. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in August.
Lock in a Chicago to BRO plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Brownsville to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Brownsville South Padre Island Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Brownsville
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You'll find plenty of things to do in Brownsville when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Gladys Porter Zoo followed by Children’s Museum of Brownsville and Brownsville Museum of Fine Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Brownsville, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 209 kilometres north to Corpus Christi to check off its leading attractions. From USS LEXINGTON to Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, head for Laredo, about 274 kilometres northwest of Brownsville. Casa Blanca, The Original Texas White House, San Agustin Catholic Cathedral and Zacate Creek Linear Park are among its highlights.
