Flying from Moscow to Chicago: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organizing your flight from Moscow to Chicago. Check out your options for leaving Moscow from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) are Chicago's major entry points.
Chicago is nine hours behind Moscow and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Moscow to Chicago flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Chicago
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Moscow to Chicago flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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Flying from Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Moscow to Chicago flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
SVO is around 27 kilometres from central Moscow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing 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 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Moscow to Chicago, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SVO make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
On public transport, you can travel from central Moscow to VKO in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 45 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Moscow Vnukovo Airport the day before your flight from Moscow to Chicago:
68% of flights taking off from Moscow Vnukovo Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Searching for a ticket from Moscow to Chicago with a stop or two can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When flying from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to Chicago:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The journey to DME from central Moscow is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Moscow Domodedovo Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Moscow to Chicago flight:
The on-time performance rating of DME is 68%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Moscow to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Pick up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. After your flight from Moscow to Chicago, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Moscow to Chicago:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make picking up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at MDW will save you money.
The address for Chicago Midway Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) is roughly 129 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car after your flight from Moscow to Chicago.
Public transport can take you there in about 2 hours.
Take control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Chicago Rockford Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National will get you on the road.
If you prefer a certain type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of snagging what you want. Secure your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from Moscow to Chicago.
The street address for Chicago Rockford Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
March is the quietest month for flights from Moscow to Chicago, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Chicago based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Moscow to Chicago ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Moscow to Chicago in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Moscow to Chicago, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
Millennium Park and The Art Institute of Chicago are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Chicago itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Willis Tower.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key highlights.
