Travelling from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago is one hour behind Melbourne and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MLB to ORD flight, leave enough 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 travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like November? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MLB and ORD:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight is R 2,638. A round-trip fare is currently R 5,704. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLB to ORD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MLB to ORD.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
The address for MLB is 1 Air Terminal Parkway, Suite 220.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MLB arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Melbourne Orlando International Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MLB? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage 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 discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chicago in March.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MLB to ORD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
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 discovered. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, consider Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key highlights.
