Flying from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport flight.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Reykjavik. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Icelandair at 7:35pm. Opt for the first KEF to ORD departure operated by United Airlines at 12pm if getting there sooner works for you.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Reykjavik to ORD. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) leave from this terminal.
Icelandair is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport departing from KEF.
Icelandair sees the most traveller bookings for flights from KEF to ORD.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Icelandair.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to ORD that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KEF and ORD include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Keflavik International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% arrive on time at their destination.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Reykjavik to RKV in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Reykjavik International Airport the day before your Reykjavik to ORD flight:
Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.1%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ORD and be in snooze mode sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport to the centre of Chicago is roughly 26 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting 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.
Travelling on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ج.م. 15,888 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 33,266. These fares may change depending on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Reykjavik to ORD, book your ticket three months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Chicago. August is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your Reykjavik to ORD flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to O'Hare International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 290 kilometres south-east to Indianapolis to tick off its leading attractions. From 9-11 Memorial to Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 121 kilometres north of Chicago, Milwaukee is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
