Flying from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to Chicago: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Eagle County Airport to Chicago and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 1 minute.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Vail, where Eagle County Airport is located. Chicago operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from EGE to Chicago. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like March, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
You can catch a direct flight from Eagle County Airport to Chicago that arrives at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Check out the offers from United. This airline has direct flights from Eagle County Airport to Chicago.
You don't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, like a driver's licence or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing checklist once you've booked flight tickets from Eagle County Airport to Chicago.
EGE is around 56 kilometres from central Vail. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near EGE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Eagle County Airport to Chicago or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to Chicago
C$301 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Eagle County Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$539. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from EGE to Chicago. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Eagle County Airport to Chicago.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Eagle County Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
As soon as your flight from Eagle County Airport to Chicago has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 46 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near MDW. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from EGE to Chicago at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Eagle County Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Chicago, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Lock in your flight from Eagle County Airport to Chicago for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from EGE to Chicago in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chicago right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Eagle County Airport to Chicago:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.
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