Travelling from Chicago to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): What you need to know
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Nantes Atlantique Airport is located in Nantes.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to NTE, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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70% of flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
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Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Central Nantes is around 11 kilometres from Nantes Atlantique Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
At the moment, $928 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Nantes Atlantique Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,763. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to NTE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE). Plan your visit to Nantes in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Chicago to NTE plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nantes to range from 13ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Nantes Atlantique Airport in February when temperatures are between -1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Nantes
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All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are attractions you won't want to skip in Nantes.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nantes. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include National Opera of Bordeaux, Museum de Bordeaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion.
Rennes is another standout destination in France and is around 105 kilometres north of Nantes. No trip is complete without experiencing La forêt de Brocéliande, Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes and Jardin Saint Georges.