Flying from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Chicago: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago.
Asheville Regional Airport is located in Asheville. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is one hour behind Asheville.
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route, with 28 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from AVL to ORD is with American Airlines at 18:37. Choose the first departure with United Airlines at 06:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
Leave enough time to get on your AVL to Chicago flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Begin your trip at AVL and fly straight to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago tickets.
You'll have your choice of carriers that operate direct flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago. Book your journey with one of these:
AVL is around 18 kilometres from central Asheville. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to AVL:
When it comes to Asheville Regional Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find AVL at 61 Terminal Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Chicago
C$57 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago flight. A return flight ticket starts from C$115. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book four months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from AVL to Chicago.
August is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from AVL to Chicago by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORD if you're coming in on a late flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's main sights.
Booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your flight from AVL to Chicago can help you lock in the lowest rate.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The centre of Chicago is located around 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). After your flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near MDW. Kick back and get cozy after your AVL to Chicago flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
You'll find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Step off your flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago and head straight for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Chicago is around 137 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there.
The journey takes roughly 4 hours 15 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, choose a hotel close to RFD. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your AVL to Chicago flight:
Whether you'd like a zippy mini for a solo trip or a roomy SUV to transport your group, you'll find the right Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car for your needs. Check out the types of wheels available here from providers such as Budget, Alamo and National.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago is always smart. Along with more affordable prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RFD.
The address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Visit Chicago during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from AVL to Chicago around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are attractions you won't want to skip in Chicago.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.
