Travelling from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) jetting off from either of these.
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is located in Ithaca. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to ITH.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to ITH flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ITH:
You'll find ITH at 1 Culligan Dr.
Getting from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to central Ithaca
Central Ithaca is roughly 290 kilometres from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is RM911. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,296. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to ITH. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Ithaca. October is when most people book flights from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Chicago to ITH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ithaca, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Ithaca
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Ithaca right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport:
Ithaca Falls Trail and Ithaca Waterfalls are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Ithaca must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Ithaca Downtown Historic District.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ithaca. Around 0.16 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ithaca. No trip is complete without dropping by Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
