Flying from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Chicago: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago.
Houghton County Memorial Airport is located in Hancock. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Chicago is one hour behind Hancock.
With 16 flights a week between the two airports, Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:48. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from CMX to ORD is with United Airlines at 19:30.
Allow plenty of time to make your CMX to Chicago flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Start your trip at CMX and fly nonstop to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). That will be your arrival point when searching for Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago tickets.
Take to the skies with United Airlines. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago.
CMX is about 8 kilometres from central Hancock. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CMX:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Houghton County Memorial Airport, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Chicago
The best price we've seen for a one-way Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago flight is RM784. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM986. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CMX to Chicago if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Scoring cheap tickets from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest fares across the month and land an epic deal.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CMX to Chicago.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Central Chicago is located around 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your CMX to Chicago flight:
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
You can find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Step off your flight from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago and make your way to your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The centre of Chicago is around 145 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes to reach driving.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours by public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, choose a hotel close to RFD. Check in to one of these stays after your CMX to Chicago flight:
If you're hoping for a certain type of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting exactly what you want. Secure your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago. July is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMX 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. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Chicago:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are top sights which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No journey is complete without dropping by Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
