Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Chicago: what you need to know
Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is six hours behind Alicante.
For a relaxed start to your ALC to Chicago flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from ALC to Chicago with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Alicante, ALC can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Chicago? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ALC:
Of all flights departing from Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Chicago
RM1,367 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Chicago flight. Return flight tickets start at RM1,850. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ALC to Chicago if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Chicago. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Explore without limits with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and discover more of Chicago and beyond.
Booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from ALC to Chicago can help you get the best possible rate.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Following your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 45 minutes.
Following your ALC to Chicago flight, rest your head at a hotel near MDW. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make collecting a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
You can find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Chicago has touched down. Central Chicago is about 137 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to by car.
The journey will take you roughly 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by staying at a hotel near RFD after your ALC to Chicago flight. Recover from a day of travel or just take a moment to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Be in control of the next part of your trip with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National are dependable companies for booking.
If you'd like a particular type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Book your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Chicago.
The street address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Visit Chicago during high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Chicago in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Alicante-Elche Airport to Chicago flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Chicago:
Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Chicago must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.