Travelling from Chicago to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport (BIO). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Bilbao is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to BIO.
Flying during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Chicago to BIO. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from central Chicago to ORD is roughly 40 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Chicago Midway International Airport and BIO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 21 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Chicago to BIO? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BIO:
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
C$456 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bilbao Airport. Return flights start from C$802. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as early as possible to get flight tickets from Chicago to BIO. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy more options for departure times and dates.
Getting flight tickets from Chicago to Bilbao Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Bilbao, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Chicago to BIO, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 5ºC and 13ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chicago to Bilbao Airport.
More about Bilbao
Start your Bilbao trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Etxebarria Parkea, Puente de La Salve and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Bilbao itinerary.
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