Travelling from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to HAN.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to HAN with a stopover. To explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and HAN include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to HAN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near HAN:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Hanoi. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Currently, RM1,658 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,559. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to HAN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Plan your visit to Hanoi in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Chicago to HAN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Hanoi
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Noi Bai International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hanoi:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Hanoi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum followed by Hanoi Street Foods and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Explore more of Vietnam
Hanoi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres east of Hanoi, a trip to Móng Cái will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.
Bỉm Sơn is another must-experience destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south of Hanoi. No trip is complete without seeing Quang Khanh Pagoda, Thung lũng xanh and Di Tích Lịch Sử Động Cửa Buồng.