Flying from Chicago to Moscow: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Moscow. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Moscow has a variety of airports you can jet into. Come in for landing at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Chicago.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Chicago to Moscow flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Moscow
To find cheap Chicago to Moscow flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Flying from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a Chicago to Moscow flight, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is an option if you're leaving from O'Hare International Airport.
Located around 26 kilometres from central 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 Moscow? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to Moscow:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Consider booking a hotel close to SVO if you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Moscow. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Moscow. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Moscow in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Chicago to Moscow ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Moscow in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of Russia
You've visited Moscow, now it's time to explore more of Russia. Travel about 386 kilometres east to Nizhniy Novgorod to check off its leading attractions. From Monument to cosmonaut Komarov to A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Russia, head for Voronezh, about 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are key highlights.
