Flying from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport (MVD). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Montevideo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Chicago to MVD.
Flying during a peak time like August? Popular seasons (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Whether you're eager to visit a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Miami International Airport (MIA) is a stop you can make during your flight from Chicago to MVD.
From the centre of Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Have an early flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Chicago Midway International Airport and MVD:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 21 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Chicago to MVD? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Reserve a hotel close to MVD if you have a late flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Montevideo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 36 minutes.
It'll take around 56 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport, C$436 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from C$989. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for flight tickets from Chicago to MVD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to choose a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Montevideo, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Chicago to MVD for January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montevideo to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport in July when temperatures average between 6ºC and 15ºC.
More about Montevideo
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montevideo:
Ciudad Vieja and Mercado Del Puerto are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Montevideo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Plaza Independencia.
Complete your Montevideo trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Check out our car rentals in Montevideo and compare your options in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.
