Travelling from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). Explore the options for taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. That's the average time for a direct Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport flight.
The timezone in Charlottesville is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is located in Charlottesville.
With 16 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:10am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from ORD to CHO is with United Airlines at 6:35pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to CHO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) can be booked from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from ORD.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between ORD and CHO is United Airlines.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is United Airlines. Its services land without delay 68.91% of the time.
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to CHO flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CHO and turn out the lights sooner:
CHO is located at 100 Bowen Loop.
Getting from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to central Charlottesville
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Charlottesville. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is RM947. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM842. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to CHO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Charlottesville based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Chicago to CHO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charlottesville, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Charlottesville
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charlottesville:
Jefferson School African American Heritage Centre and The Looking Glass Immersive Art Experience are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Charlottesville itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at University of Virginia.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Charlottesville, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 209 kilometres north-east to Baltimore to check off its leading sights. From Baltimore Aquarium to National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Charlottesville, Washington DC is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House.