Flying from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Check out your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM).
Rotterdam The Hague Airport is located in Rotterdam. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to RTM, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
August is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Chicago to RTM leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The distance from central Chicago to ORD is approximately 40 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
After a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Give yourself some time to freshen up during your flight from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport with a stopover. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is one of the options between Chicago Midway International Airport and RTM.
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 46 minutes. The terminal 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 your flight from Chicago to RTM? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RTM instead:
Getting from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to central Rotterdam
Rotterdam The Hague Airport to the centre of Rotterdam takes around 15 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport is C$390. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$966. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get flight tickets from Chicago to RTM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding flight tickets from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Rotterdam, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Chicago to RTM for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rotterdam to range from 13ºC to 25ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rotterdam
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rotterdam right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Rotterdam The Hague Airport:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Rotterdam.
Complete your Rotterdam trip with a car rental
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