Travelling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Chicago: what you need to know
Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 1 hour behind Caracas.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from CCS to Chicago.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from CCS to Chicago, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
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You will need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from Venezuela and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Chicago, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
CCS is about 27 kilometres from central Caracas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to CCS? If you've booked an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Chicago, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Chicago
C$637 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Chicago. Return flights start from C$1,107. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from CCS to Chicago, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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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. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chicago. Following your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 46 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CCS to Chicago, rest your head at a hotel near MDW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Chicago, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Chicago in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from CCS to Chicago in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Chicago:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are must-visits when exploring Chicago.
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