Traveling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. Following the UTC+2 timezone, Bucharest is eight hours ahead of Chicago.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ORD to Bucharest flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from ORD to Bucharest with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 26 kilometers from the center of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near ORD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels have you covered:
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest
AED 953 is currently the best price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest flight. Return plane tickets start at AED 2,294. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from ORD to Bucharest. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 16 kilometers from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Reserving your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week before your flight from ORD to Bucharest can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
Baneasa Airport (BBU) is roughly 8 kilometers from the center of Bucharest. Check out your options for traveling into town after your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest has landed.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near BBU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your ORD to Bucharest flight:
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from BBU two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Bucharest in January.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Caru' cu Bere and National Bank of Romania Museum are must-do's during your Bucharest adventure.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Romania just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometers north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Cluj-Napoca is another well-known destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometers northwest of Bucharest. No trip is complete without visiting St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.
