Flying from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
Ulaanbaatar International Airport is located in Ulaanbaatar. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to UBN.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to UBN departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
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The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by 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.
Have an early flight from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to UBN flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is R 9,576. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,231. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to UBN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN). Visit Ulaanbaatar in April for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Chicago to UBN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ulaanbaatar, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF).
More about Ulaanbaatar
Start your Ulaanbaatar trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Mongolia Naadam Festival, Museum of Natural History and Terelj are essential stops on your Ulaanbaatar itinerary.
Explore more of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mongolia just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Ulaanbaatar, a trip to Erdenet will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Khangai resort, Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Happy land амралт.
Around 209 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar, Darhan is another essential stop in Mongolia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Bayremedee Church.
