Travelling from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chicago is 2 hours behind Brasilia, where Brasilia International Airport is located. Chicago operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from BSB to Chicago, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to explore a new place or just have a break during your travels. When booking your flight from BSB to Chicago, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is one option.
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you have a passport from Brazil and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Travelling from central Brasilia to BSB takes around 44 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near BSB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Chicago
C$481 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$931. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BSB to Chicago, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 54 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. After your flight from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 46 minutes.
After your flight from BSB to Chicago, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to MDW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Chicago, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BSB to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Brasilia International Airport to Chicago:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Chicago to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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