Flying from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago: what you need to know
Baton Rouge (the location of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) and Chicago are in the same timezone — UTC-6.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BTR to Chicago flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as October? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
BTR is about 10 kilometers from central Baton Rouge. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near BTR? If you're catching an early flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BTR reach their destination without delay.
You'll find BTR at 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago
AED 685 is currently the best price for a one-way Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago flight. Return plane tickets start at AED 1,090. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BTR to Chicago. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the center of Chicago takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 27 kilometers away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to ORD if you have a late flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from BTR to Chicago.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The center of Chicago is about 16 kilometers from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Following your BTR to Chicago flight, kick back at a hotel near MDW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is around 145 kilometers from central Chicago. It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the city center by ride-share or cab after your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is about 2 hours.
If you don't want to travel to the center, find a hotel close to RFD. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your BTR to Chicago flight:
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago is a good move. Along with better deals, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at RFD.
Chicago Rockford International Airport's street address is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
January is the quietest month for flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BTR 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
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are popular attractions which should feature on any good Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometers away to the southeast, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theater.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometers southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are highlights.
