Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT): what you need to know
The timezone in Gothenburg is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ORD to GOT flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and GOT:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
If you're getting in on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near GOT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Gothenburg Landvetter Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Gothenburg and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to central Gothenburg
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Gothenburg. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Gothenburg. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport for July if you want to go to Gothenburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to GOT sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sweden
You've done Gothenburg, now it's time to explore other parts of Sweden. Journey about 402 kilometres north-east to Stockholm to check off its leading sights. From Vasa Museum to Grona Lund and King's Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 402 kilometres north-east of Gothenburg, Uppsala is another favourite stop in Sweden. Experience major highlights starting with Uppsala Cathedral, Botanical Garden and The Church of Old Uppsala.