Flying from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Explore your options for leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.
Book a direct Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours.
The timezone in Fort Myers is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Southwest Florida International Airport is located in Fort Myers.
The most popular route is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). There are 57 direct services every week.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to RSW. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Direct flights from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport are operated by a good number of airlines at ORD. Book your journey with one of these:
United is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to RSW.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Frontier Airlines.
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Consider starting your trip from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can book a direct Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) plane ticket with departures from here.
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to RSW are offered by Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines takes the lead in bookings on the MDW to RSW route.
With 77.6% of its services landing as planned, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Chicago Midway International Airport and Southwest Florida International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to RSW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RSW instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
You'll find RSW at 11000 Terminal Access Road.
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Fort Myers. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport is R 1,367. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,648. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to RSW, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
October is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Fort Myers based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Chicago to RSW plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Fort Myers to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Fort Myers
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Fort Myers right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport:
Edison & Ford Winter Estates and Burroughs Home & Gardens are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Fort Myers to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Lakes Regional Park.
Explore more of the United States
Miami is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Fort Myers. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
Tampa is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres northwest of Fort Myers. No trip is complete without dropping by Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.












