Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Chicago: what you need to know
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 2 hours behind Santiago.
To ensure you catch your flight from SCL to Chicago, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from SCL to Chicago, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You will need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from Chile and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chicago, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
The journey from central Santiago to SCL takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chicago? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SCL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Chicago
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chicago is C$376. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$738. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCL to Chicago, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez 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'll take you about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 54 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near ORD if you're taking a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chicago. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Following your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 46 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from SCL to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chicago, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chicago, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from SCL to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chicago, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are a couple of major attractions to add to your Chicago to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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