Travelling from Chicago to Valencia Airport (VLC): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when organizing your flight from Chicago to Valencia Airport (VLC).
Valencia is six hours ahead of Chicago. Valencia Airport is located in Valencia, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to VLC, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to VLC. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Valencia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to VLC flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Valencia Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Valencia Airport (VLC)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Valencia Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near VLC and hit the pillow fast:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Valencia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Click and Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Valencia and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Valencia Airport flight.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport to the centre of Valencia is about 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Valencia Airport (VLC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Valencia Airport is C$344. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$643. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to VLC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Chicago to Valencia Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Valencia Airport (VLC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Valencia Airport (VLC). Visit Valencia in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Valencia is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Chicago to VLC flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Valencia Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Valencia
Start your Valencia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Valencia Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. City of Arts and Sciences, Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Barrio del Carmen are essential stops on your Valencia itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Valencia, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 241 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 153 kilometres north-west of Valencia, Cuenca is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.