Travelling from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). Explore your options for setting off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.
The average length of a direct Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Lehigh Valley International Airport is located in Allentown. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.
The busiest route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), with 14 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from ORD to ABE is the 1:50pm United Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 6:35pm with United Airlines.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to ABE.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) operate out of this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport with United Airlines. This popular airline offers services from ORD.
The top choice among passengers flying between ORD and ABE is United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.83% of its services arriving on schedule.
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
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Flights departing from RFD touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ABE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lehigh Valley International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Enterprise to explore Allentown and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport flight.
The address for ABE is 3311 Airport Road.
Getting from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to central Allentown
Lehigh Valley International Airport to the centre of Allentown is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport is ج.م. 5,824. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 9,802. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to ABE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). July is the most popular month to visit Allentown. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
Book a Chicago to ABE flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Allentown to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC and 7ºC.
More about Allentown
Start your Allentown trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Lehigh Valley International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Allentown Art Museum, Lehigh Riverwalk and Allentown Passenger Station Historic Site - Lehigh Valley Railroad are must-visits when exploring Allentown.
Explore more of the United States
Allentown is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres east of Allentown, a visit to New York will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Allentown. Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key reasons to visit.
