Travelling from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Lagos is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to LOS.
With more people on the move during busy months like August, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it easy to plan a flight from Chicago to LOS with a stopover. To see your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ORD and LOS include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
From central Chicago, ORD is approximately 40 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Looking for a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Chicago Midway International Airport and LOS:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 21 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Chicago to LOS? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
From Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 29 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is C$766. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,176. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Chicago to LOS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport across each month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can quickly pick a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
February is the quietest time to travel to Lagos. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Lagos. January is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Chicago to LOS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Lagos
Start your Lagos trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
National Museum Lagos Lagos Island Lagos and Freedom Park Lagos are just two of the big attractions to put on your Lagos travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park.
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