Flying from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago is one hour behind Charlottesville and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CHO to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines has direct flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CHO to ORD flights, with 67.23% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CHO and ORD include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
LaGuardia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Currently, R 3,783 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,544. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from CHO to ORD, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to O'Hare International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
You'll find CHO at 100 Bowen Loop.
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that depart CHO reach their destination on time.
To reach Charlottesville Albemarle Airport from central Charlottesville, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CHO:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORD if you have a late Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to O'Hare International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Chicago in January.
Book your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CHO to ORD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.