Travelling from Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT). Explore the 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 duration of a direct Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport flight is 2 hours.
Harrisburg International Airport is located in Harrisburg. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is the most popular route. There are 44 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 8:23pm. Go for the first ORD to MDT departure with United Airlines at 7:10am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to MDT.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Take the express route from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) operate from here.
United Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport jetting out of ORD.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with United Airlines between ORD and MDT.
With 74.66% of its services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
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When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
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The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
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You'll find MDT at One Terminal Drive.
Getting from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to central Harrisburg
Harrisburg International Airport to the centre of Harrisburg is around 14 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
At the moment, ج.م. 6,117 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 10,324. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best month for finding cheap Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Harrisburg. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Chicago to MDT flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Harrisburg, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 31ºC.
January has temperatures of between -9ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Harrisburg International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Harrisburg
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All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. City Island Harrisburg, Harrisburg Holocaust Monument and State Museum of Pennsylvania are must-visits when exploring Harrisburg.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Harrisburg. Around 241 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres east of Harrisburg. No journey is complete without seeing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
