Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN): what you need to know
Ulaanbaatar is 14 hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Your ORD to UBN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and UBN include:
Istanbul Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Incheon International Airport
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
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.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
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Arriving at Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
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Getting from Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
From Chinggis Khaan Airport, Ulaanbaatar is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ulaanbaatar in April.
Lock in your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport for July if you want to visit Ulaanbaatar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ORD to UBN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mongolia
Discover the best of Ulaanbaatar, then make your way to other captivating parts of Mongolia. Travel north-west to Erdenet, around 241 kilometres away. Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Erdenet museum make excellent starting points for your visit.
Any trip through Mongolia wouldn't be complete without visiting Darhan. The Buddha's Statue of Northern and Amarbayasgalant Monastery are highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 193 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar.