Flying from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) heading out from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Chicago.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Chicago to PRG.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to PRG departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to PRG flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near PRG and hit the pillow fast:
Travel at your own speed with a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and experience more of Prague and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is about 13 kilometres from central Prague. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Right now, R 3,998 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,016. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to PRG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
April is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Prague based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Chicago to PRG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Prague
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Prague:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge are must-visits when exploring Prague.
Explore more of Czechia
You've visited Prague, now it's time to explore other corners of Czechia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Brno to tick off its top attractions. From Tugendhat Villa to Namesti Svobody and Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus), you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Ostrava is another favourite destination in Czechia and is around 290 kilometres east of Prague. No journey is complete without visiting Memorial of the WW2 victims, Landek and Landek Park.
