Travelling from Chicago to Castries: what you need to know
Chicago has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Castries flying out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
St Lucia Hewanorra Airport (UVF) and St Lucia Vigie Airport (SLU) are Castries's primary gateways.
The average time for a direct Chicago to Castries flight is 5 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Castries is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Chicago.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Chicago to Castries flight.
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things 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 Castries
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Flying from Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on a nonstop flight from Chicago to Castries. From ORD, you can travel directly to St Lucia Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
Keep an eye out for deals with United Airlines. This airline offers direct Chicago to Castries plane tickets out of ORD.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for Chicago to Castries flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
ORD is around 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Castries, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Chicago to Castries flight, browse these options when taking off from Chicago Midway Airport:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Chicago to Castries? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Chicago Midway Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Castries
St Lucia Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
St Lucia Hewanorra Airport (UVF) to central Castries takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 31 kilometres away.
It typically takes 2 hours to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Castries. Stay at one of these accommodation options near UVF instead:
Grab a St Lucia Hewanorra Airport rental car and explore Castries and beyond with your own wheels. Drive A Matic, Sixt and Final Rentals are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from St Lucia Hewanorra Airport around one week in advance of your Chicago to Castries flight.
St Lucia Vigie Airport (SLU)
St Lucia Vigie Airport (SLU) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Castries. Once you've hopped off your flight from Chicago to Castries, it'll take you approximately 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SLU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Chicago to Castries:
Drive A Matic, Final Rentals and Sixt make collecting a St Lucia Vigie Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from SLU one week ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Castries
December is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Castries. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Castries in September.
Book a Chicago to Castries ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Castries to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Castries in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
More about Castries
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Castries right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Castries:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Vigie Beach, Malabar Beach and Morne Fortune are must-visits when exploring Castries.