Travelling from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield, where Meadows Field Airport is located. Chicago operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from BFL to Chicago.
If you're getting away during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like spring break and summer.
For a flight within United States, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked flight tickets from Meadows Field Airport to Chicago, make sure your ID is up to date.
To get to BFL from central Bakersfield, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Meadows Field Airport to Chicago? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BFL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Chicago
C$514 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Meadows Field Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$411. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BFL to Chicago if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Meadows Field Airport to Chicago is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to show the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
Book a hotel close to ORD if you're catching a late flight from Meadows Field Airport to Chicago. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
After your flight from Meadows Field Airport to Chicago has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The trip will take approximately 46 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from BFL to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Meadows Field Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Chicago, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Book your flight from Meadows Field Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BFL to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chicago right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Meadows Field Airport to Chicago:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.
Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental
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