Flying from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO): What you need to know
Your journey comes together at Chicago's main airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) departing from this terminal.
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport flight.
Charlottesville is one hour ahead of Chicago. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is located in Charlottesville, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), with 23 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from ORD to CHO is the 7:10am United Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 6:35pm with United Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to CHO. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Take the express route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) are available from here.
When jetting out of ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport with United Airlines.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United between ORD and CHO.
Among carriers on this route, United has the best record for on-time arrivals.
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive 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 about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to CHO flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Make catching an early Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that take off from RFD land at their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CHO and shut your eyes sooner:
You'll find CHO at 100 Bowen Loop.
Getting from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to central Charlottesville
Central Charlottesville is around 13 kilometres from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
ج.م. 9,551 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. A return flight starts at ج.م. 13,959. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to CHO. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
November is when most people book flights from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). Visit Charlottesville in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Chicago to CHO plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Charlottesville to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Charlottesville
Start your Charlottesville trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Jefferson School African American Heritage Centre and The Looking Glass Immersive Art Experience are just two of the big attractions to put on your Charlottesville to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to University of Virginia.
Explore more of the United States
Baltimore is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Charlottesville. Around 209 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, consider Washington DC, roughly 153 kilometres northeast of Charlottesville. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are among the biggest draws.
