Travelling from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN): What you need to know
Chicago's main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check out your options for leaving from here when searching for your flights from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport flight.
Madison (where Dane County Regional Airport is located) and Chicago share the UTC-6 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is the most popular route. There are 88 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 10:26pm. Go for the first ORD to MSN departure operated by American Airlines at 7am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to MSN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
United Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport leaving from ORD.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with United between ORD and MSN.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is United.
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
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Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to MSN flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport flight:
Flights departing from RFD arrive at their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near MSN and hit the lights earlier:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find MSN at 4000 International Lane.
Getting from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to central Madison
Dane County Regional Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madison. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport is RM807. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM937. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to MSN.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
October is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). Visit Madison in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Chicago to MSN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Madison, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Madison
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Madison right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport:
Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Chazen Museum of Art are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Madison to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madison. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 121 kilometres east of Madison, Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
