Flying from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG). Explore your options for leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.
The timezone in Niagara Falls is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Niagara Falls International Airport is located in Niagara Falls.
Your flight from Chicago to IAG won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights departing from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 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.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near IAG:
Getting from Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) to central Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls International Airport to the centre of Niagara Falls is about 499 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
At the moment, R 2,123 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,904. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to IAG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Niagara Falls. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Niagara Falls is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Chicago to IAG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Niagara Falls
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Niagara Falls right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Niagara Falls International Airport:
Niagara Falls State Park and Niagara Falls Observation Point are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Niagara Falls travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Lookout point.
Explore more of the United States
Cleveland is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Niagara Falls. Around 644 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Around 402 kilometres north-west of Niagara Falls, Rochester is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum Of Play and Strasenburgh Planetarium.
