Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA): what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Chicago.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ORD to GLA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and GLA:
London Heathrow Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Currently, R 3,559 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,133. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from ORD to GLA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to GLA.
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Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ORD:
Arriving at Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Glasgow Intl Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Glasgow's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Glasgow Intl Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Intl Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Glasgow. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Glasgow. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to GLA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Glasgow. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.