Travelling from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Stockholm is six hours ahead of Chicago. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in Stockholm, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Chicago to ARN.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to ARN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to ARN flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Consider booking a hotel close to ARN if you have a late flight from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
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Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Right now, $303 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $599. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to ARN, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Stockholm. June is when most people book flights from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in a Chicago to ARN flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Stockholm to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 5ºC.
More about Stockholm
Start your Stockholm trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Vasa Museum, Grona Lund and Modern Art Museum (Moderna Museet) are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
You've visited Stockholm, now it's time to explore more of Sweden. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Karlstad to tick off its top sights. From Karlstad to Sandgrund Lars Lerin and Karlstad Swecamp Bomstadbaden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Sweden, head for Falun, about 161 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. Falu Gruva, Stadsparken and Museum of Medical History are among its highlights.
