Flying from Chicago to Chengdu: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Chengdu. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Chengdu, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are the primary gateways.
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you board your Chicago to Chengdu flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
If you're flying during a peak month like August, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chengdu
To pick up cheap Chicago to Chengdu flights, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Chicago to Chengdu across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Flying from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Chicago to Chengdu flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chicago to Chengdu? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your Chicago to Chengdu flight with a stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). A major stopover between Chicago Midway International Airport and Chengdu, it's a good opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to Chengdu, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Chengdu, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Central Chengdu is around 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). As soon as your flight from Chicago to Chengdu has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 30 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CTU. Kick back after your Chicago to Chengdu flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The address for Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
April is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Chengdu. To escape the crowds, go to Chengdu in January.
Lock in a Chicago to Chengdu ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chengdu to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Chengdu around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Chengdu, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chengdu:
Jinli Ancient Street and Wuhou Shrine are just two of the big attractions to add to your Chengdu itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Explore more of China
You've done Chengdu, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to tick off its leading sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Tianshui is another standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without a visit to 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.
