Travelling from Chicago to Jakarta: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Jakarta. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Disembark at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), the chief entry point to Jakarta.
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, which is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Chicago to Jakarta flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Jakarta
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Chicago to Jakarta flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing Chicago to Jakarta flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Jakarta? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 14 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to Jakarta, take it easy 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%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CGK:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Jakarta and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead of your Chicago to Jakarta flight.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Central Jakarta is around 11 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). After your flight from Chicago to Jakarta has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Jakarta. To escape the crowds, visit Jakarta in February.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Chicago to Jakarta ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Jakarta in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Jakarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Jakarta right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Jakarta:
National Monument of Indonesia and Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Jakarta itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Istiqlal Mosque.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a trip to Bandung will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.
