Flying from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago is five hours behind Accra and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ACC to ORD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kotoka International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ACC and ORD include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Currently, $1,328 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,450. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ACC to ORD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Kotoka International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ACC to ORD.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kotoka International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Of the flights that depart from Kotoka International Airport, 70.37% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Accra to Kotoka International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ACC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to O'Hare International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you have a late Kotoka International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Pick up an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Kotoka International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Kotoka International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ACC to ORD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, consider Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among the biggest draws.