Flying from Gainesville Airport (GNV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Chicago one hour behind Gainesville.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your GNV to ORD flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gainesville Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GNV and ORD:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gainesville Airport (GNV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gainesville Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight is R 5,367. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,532. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GNV to ORD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Gainesville Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from GNV to ORD.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Gainesville Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Gainesville Airport (GNV)
GNV is located at 3400 Northeast 39th Avenue.
Gainesville Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GNV arrive on schedule 84% of the time.
Gainesville Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Gainesville. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near GNV. Whether you've booked an early flight from Gainesville Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're arriving on a late Gainesville Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Grab a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Gainesville Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Gainesville Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GNV to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key highlights.
