Flights to Chicago (ORD)
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Chicago travel information
When to visit
Whether you love the sun or the snow, Chicago buzzes with activities and events every month of the year. Spring in Chicago means flowers in bloom, warm weather and buzzing activity in the parks and along the lake. Temperatures typically range between 10 to 21°C. In the summer, the city is alive and packed with festivals and special events. This is patio season, with bars and restaurants spilling out onto scenic rooftops. Temperatures average around 26°C to 33°C. Autumn is windy and winters in Chicago bring picturesque snow, magical light displays, and unique holiday traditions with temperatures dropping to -1°C to 3°C.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)Opens in a new tab or window. Multi-award-winning, environmentally conscious O’Hare (ORD) is one of the largest airports in the world. It lies just 16 miles from downtown Chicago and boasts four terminals — three domestic (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and one international (Terminal 5).
Arriving in Chicago
The staff at Chicago Airport will greet you when you land and assist with your needs. Once you collect your bags from the arrivals area, there are various transport options available to get you on your way.
Getting into Chicago from Chicago Airport
There are many transport options to make your trip to Chicago from ORD easy and stress free. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line ‘L’ Train, which runs 24/7, connects directly to the city from O’Hare Airport. Taxi, Lyft, and Uber are available at the terminal. GO Airport Express provides shared ride services to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Numerous car rental companies are available at the airports or alternatively book a limousine or chauffeur service for your stay in Chicago.
Getting around Chicago
From Chicago public trannsport to walking the city’s many neighbourhoods, there are plenty of ways to get around. Chicago’s streets are organised on a grid system. Madison Street divides the city north and south, while State Street divides it east and west, so it can be navigated on foot. Public transport options include the CTA that operates Chicago’s train and bus routes. Convenient CTA bus routes travel throughout the city, with stops every few blocks. The high-speed Metra commuter rail train connects outlying suburbs to downtown Chicago, and is a fast and easy way to travel to the heart of the city. Taxis and rideshare options are available to get you throughout the city. Water taxis offer fast, affordable connections to top tourist designations. Shuttles and limos services are a way to travel in style. Bicycles are available for hire and it’s easy to drive around town.
Important Information
Disclaimer: ^ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.
Disclaimer: ++ Status Credits are earned on eligible Qantas, Jetstar, oneworld® member and oneworld connect® airlines only - see the Airline Earning Tables and Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions for details. Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes.
Disclaimer: +Meals, beverages, entertainment and offerings vary between flights and cabins. Alcohol offered during select flight times on select flights.