Travelling from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chattanooga Airport is located in Chattanooga. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 1 hour behind Chattanooga.
The busiest route is from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take your pick of 30 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CHA to ORD is the 06:45 United option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 17:49 with United.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from CHA to Chicago. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak month like September? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a nonstop flight from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago that lands at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Check out the promotions from United. This airline operates direct flights from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago.
After booking your flight tickets from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago, get your documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're ready to go.
The journey from central Chattanooga to CHA takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CHA? If you're catching an early flight from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Chicago
C$144 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$345. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from CHA to Chicago by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 54 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near ORD if you're taking a late flight from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
As soon as your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 46 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CHA to Chicago, settle in at a hotel close to MDW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago. August is the busiest month for a trip to Chicago. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from CHA to Chicago in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Chicago:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Chicago must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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