Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SYD to ORD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SYD and ORD:
Los Angeles International Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Right now, RM2,202 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM3,025. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to ORD, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Pick up an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to the centre of Chicago has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.