Flying from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Chicago: what you need to know
Long Island MacArthur Airport is located in Islip. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 1 hour behind Islip.
To ensure you catch your flight from ISP to Chicago, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Once you've booked your flight tickets from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Chicago, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're flying within United States. As long as you have another valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're all set.
The journey from central Islip to ISP takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near ISP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Chicago or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Chicago
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Chicago is C$108. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$245. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ISP to Chicago, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Chicago.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 54 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. Following your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 46 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from ISP to Chicago, tuck yourself in at a hotel near MDW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Chicago. August is the busiest month to travel to Chicago. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Chicago in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from ISP to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Chicago, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are highlights which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
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