Traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Chicago is three hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Your flight from Rio de Janeiro to ORD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to ORD with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GIG and ORD include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
GIG is around 19 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can reach SDU from central Rio de Janeiro in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 5 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rio de Janeiro to ORD flight? Check in to a hotel near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport, central Chicago is around 27 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
At the moment, AED 947 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,794. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to ORD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to ORD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Chicago. July is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Rio de Janeiro to ORD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Chicago when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Millennium Park followed by Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Chicago, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 290 kilometers southeast to Indianapolis to tick off its top attractions. From Lucas Oil Stadium to Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States and is around 121 kilometers north of Chicago. No journey is complete without experiencing Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
