Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Explore your departure options from this base when searching for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
3 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight.
Chicago is one hour behind Fort Lauderdale. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Choose from 55 direct services a week between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). This is the most popular route when departing from Fort Lauderdale.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Fort Lauderdale to ORD. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
March is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) operate from here.
A good selection of airlines at FLL offer direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Some of the most popular are:
United is the airline most travellers choose for flights from FLL to ORD.
With 76.57% of its services arriving as scheduled, Spirit Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
75% of flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight.
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
Central Chicago is around 27 kilometres from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
R 684 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Return flights start at R 1,363. These fares can change depending on demand.
To score cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to ORD, book your plane ticket one month before your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Visit Chicago in January for a quieter experience.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to ORD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are must-visits when exploring Chicago.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a visit to Indianapolis will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United States, head for Milwaukee, roughly 121 kilometres north of Chicago. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are highlights.
