Flying from Chicago to Stockholm: what you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Stockholm departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Get off the plane at one of Stockholm's major entry points like Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). You can also arrive at this city landing at Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Stockholm's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Stockholm six hours ahead of Chicago.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Chicago to Stockholm flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Stockholm
To pick up cheap Chicago to Stockholm flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Chicago to Stockholm.
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Flying from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Chicago to Stockholm flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
ORD is about 26 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Stockholm, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometers away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to Stockholm:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is approximately 40 kilometers from central Stockholm. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to ARN if you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Stockholm. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car and discover Stockholm and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Central Stockholm is located around 8 kilometers from Bromma Airport (BMA). As soon as your flight from Chicago to Stockholm has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
After your flight from Chicago to Stockholm, kick back at a hotel near BMA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Bromma Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from BMA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Hop off your flight from Chicago to Stockholm and head straight for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The center of Stockholm is around 88 kilometers from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Get some rest before the next leg of your journey at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. Conveniently close to NYO, stay here after your Chicago to Stockholm flight and make arrival day feel less rushed.
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your trip with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt are some companies you can book with.
If you prefer a certain make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at getting your first choice. Secure your ride from NYO a few weeks ahead of your flight from Chicago to Stockholm.
Best time to go to Stockholm
January is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Stockholm, while June is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Stockholm based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Chicago to Stockholm ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Stockholm to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Stockholm around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Stockholm right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Stockholm:
Vasa Museum and Stockholm Palace are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Stockholm itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Djurgarden.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Stockholm. Around 64 kilometers to the north-west, top sights here include Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
Around 13 kilometers north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another essential stop in Sweden. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.
