Flying from Buenos Aires to Chicago: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago. Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the main airports in Buenos Aires.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Chicago, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) are the primary gateways.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Buenos Aires.
Leave enough time to make your Buenos Aires to Chicago flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Chicago
To find cheap Buenos Aires to Chicago flights, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Buenos Aires to Chicago across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, 64% land on time at their destination.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Chicago flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Chicago:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
You can get to EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago:
78% of flights taking off from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near ORD if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Chicago and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Following your flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a taxi. Pick up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Chicago Midway Airport is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)
Travel to the centre after your flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago has landed. Central Chicago is about 129 kilometres from Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach by car.
The journey takes around 2 hours when travelling by public transport.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey by picking up a Chicago Rockford Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National are some companies you can book with.
Rental companies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so secure your vehicle from RFD in advance of your flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Chicago Rockford Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
March is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Chicago, while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Chicago based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Buenos Aires to Chicago ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago, browse our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Chicago, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 451 kilometres southeast to Columbus to check off its top sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
