Flying from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when searching for a flight from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).
Marseille is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Chicago to MRS won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're getting away during a peak month like August, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during vacation periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from Chicago to MRS departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
From central Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your flight from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and MRS are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to MRS:
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Marseille. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport, C$469 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from C$977. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Chicago to MRS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily choose a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Marseille. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Chicago to MRS in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Marseille
Start your Marseille trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Old Port of Marseille and Le Panier are just two of the major attractions to put on your Marseille travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cathédrale La Major.
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