Flying from Oslo to Chicago: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Oslo. Explore your options leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) when planning your flight from Oslo to Chicago.
Arrive in Chicago at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Oslo to Chicago.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Norway, you'll need an ETA to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Oslo to Chicago for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Flying from Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
We make it easy to book a flight from Oslo to Chicago with a stopover. To see your options departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Travelling from central Oslo to OSL takes approximately 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 38 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Chicago or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Break up your flight from Oslo to Chicago with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport and Chicago include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
TRF is around 121 kilometres from central Oslo. It takes 1 hour and 28 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 21 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Oslo to Chicago, take it easy in one of these hotels near Torp Sandefjord Airport:
Arriving in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Oslo to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Once your flight from Oslo to Chicago has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Travelling by public transport will take about 46 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Oslo to Chicago:
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Chicago
C$489 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Chicago. Return flights start from C$614. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap flights from Oslo to Chicago. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Oslo to Chicago.
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Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Oslo to Chicago. August is the busiest month for a trip to Chicago. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Oslo to Chicago for July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Oslo to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Chicago, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are must-visits when exploring Chicago.
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