Traveling from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Chicago: what you need to know
Expect to be traveling for 1 hour 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Madison (the location of Dane County Regional Airport).
The most popular route is from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take your pick of 88 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MSN to ORD is the 05:00 American Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 20:16 with American Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MSN to Chicago flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Start your trip at MSN and fly nonstop to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). That will be your arrival point when searching for Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago tickets.
Book your ticket with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago.
MSN is about 10 kilometers from central Madison. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MSN:
Of the flights that depart from Dane County Regional Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find MSN at 4000 International Lane.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Chicago
The best price we've found for a one-way Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago flight is AED 671. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,041. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before traveling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MSN to Chicago.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kilometers from the center of Chicago. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to ORD if you're coming in on a late flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from MSN to Chicago.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 16 kilometers from the center of Chicago. Once you've disembarked your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MSN to Chicago flight:
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
You can find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Step off your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago and head straight for your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Chicago is around 145 kilometers from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 2 hours.
If you don't want to make your way into the center, find a hotel near RFD. Check in to one of these options after your MSN to Chicago flight:
If you're hoping for a particular model or make, booking early increases your chances of snagging what you want. Reserve your ride from RFD a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago.
The address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
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. July is the most popular month for a trip to Chicago. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSN to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago:
Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Chicago must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Willis Tower.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometers away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theater.
If you're eager to discover another great 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 the start of reasons to visit.
