Travelling from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Baton Rouge (the location of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport).
To ensure you get on your flight from BTR to Chicago, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like spring break, summer and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Once you've booked flight tickets from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're flying within United States. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, such as a driver's licence or an ID card, you're good to go.
The journey from central Baton Rouge to BTR takes about 53 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 11 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel near BTR? If you're catching an early flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago
C$270 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$410. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BTR to Chicago, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago.
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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 takes about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The centre of Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 21 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 46 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from BTR to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Chicago, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from BTR to Chicago sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top attractions which should feature on any good Chicago itinerary.
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