Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Chicago: what you need to know
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your flight from SYD to Chicago, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SYD to Chicago. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
To enter United States for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you have a passport from Australia. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chicago.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney, SYD can be reached in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 27 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chicago or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Chicago
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chicago is Rs142,940. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs262,462. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to Chicago, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chicago.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Central Chicago is located around 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). After your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chicago has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 21 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 46 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near MDW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from SYD to Chicago at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chicago, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chicago in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from SYD to Chicago sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chicago, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
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