Flying from Chicago to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI): What you need to know
Tri-Cities Regional Airport is located in Kingsport. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to TRI, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
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The on-time performance record of RFD is 71%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Tri-Cities Regional Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near TRI and turn out the lights sooner:
TRI is located at 2525 Tennessee 75.
Getting from Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) to central Kingsport
From Tri-Cities Regional Airport, central Kingsport is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
Right now, R 2,682 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Tri-Cities Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,236. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to TRI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
December is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Kingsport based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Chicago to TRI plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kingsport to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Tri-Cities Regional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Kingsport
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Kingsport right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Tri-Cities Regional Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Kingsport when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Kingsport Greenbelt followed by Mountain Music Museum and Allandale Mansion.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kingsport. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
