Travelling from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Chicago: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 2 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago.
Madison (the location of Dane County Regional Airport) and Chicago share the same timezone — UTC-5.
With 97 flights a week between the two airports, Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from MSN to ORD is with American Airlines at 20:52.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from MSN to Chicago. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like August, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Chicago are available for booking. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will be your arrival point.
Take to the skies with United. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago.
When flying within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Madison, MSN can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MSN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Chicago
C$233 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$333. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSN to Chicago.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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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 your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 54 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Central Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). As soon as your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 21 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 46 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from MSN to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago. August is the busiest month for a trip to Chicago. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from MSN to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are leading attractions which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
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