Flying from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago.
Chicago and Owensboro (where Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
The busiest route is from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take your pick of eight services every week between these two airports. Contour Airlines offers a 07:15 departure between OWB and ORD.
Leave enough time to get on your OWB to Chicago flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Begin your trip at OWB and travel straight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago tickets.
Contour Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago.
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Owensboro, OWB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to OWB? If you're catching an early flight from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
How to find the cheapest flights from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago
R 1,523 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,028. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from OWB to Chicago if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Booking your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your flight from OWB to Chicago can help you lock in the lowest rate.
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Once your flight from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The journey will take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to MDW. Unwind and get cosy after your OWB to Chicago flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at MDW will help you save.
You'll find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is around 145 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the city centre in a taxi or ride-share after your flight from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you around 2 hours.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your break by staying at a hotel near RFD after your OWB to Chicago flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply give yourself time to settle into a new destination at:
If you're hoping for a specific make or model, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Secure your ride from RFD at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport can be found at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
July is the most popular month for flights from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago. To avoid the crowds, head to Chicago in January.
Book a Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OWB to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Chicago.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Chicago, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 451 kilometres southeast to Columbus to tick off its leading attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key highlights.
