Flying from Chicago to Santorini International Airport (JTR): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Santorini International Airport (JTR) taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira). The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to JTR, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Santorini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination 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 journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to JTR flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Santorini International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Santorini International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near JTR:
Follow your own route with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and find adventure across Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Santorini International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Santorini International Airport is $1,067. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,913. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to JTR, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Santorini International Airport (JTR). Visit Santorini (Thira) in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Chicago to JTR flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Santorini International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santorini (Thira)
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Santorini International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santorini (Thira):
Santorini caldera and Sunset Oia are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Santorini (Thira) travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Views of Santorini and Caldera.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Santorini (Thira), now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey around 241 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its popular sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Have time for another stop? Head for Acharnes. It's roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira) and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.