Flying from Chicago to Lome Airport (LFW): What you need to know
Chicago has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Lome Airport (LFW) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Lome Airport is located in Lome. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to LFW. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to LFW. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Lome Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to LFW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Lome Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Lome Airport (LFW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Lome Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LFW instead:
Venture beyond Lome and discover places that are off the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Lome Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Hertz.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Lome Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Lome Airport (LFW)
Right now, $1,736 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Lome Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,748. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to LFW, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Chicago to Lome Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Lome Airport (LFW)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Lome Airport (LFW). Plan your visit to Lome in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Chicago to LFW flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Lome, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Lome Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Lome
Start your Lome trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Lome Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Lome trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Palais de Lomé, Plage de Lomé and Akodessewa Fetish Market.
Explore more of Togo
Experience the best of Lome, then get out and explore other must-see parts of Togo. Travel north to Atakpamé, about 153 kilometres away. OCDI and Évêché are the perfect starting points for your visit.
Another worthwhile stop in Togo, Sotouboua is located around 274 kilometres north of Lome. Be sure to visit highlights including Mosquée de Sotouboua.