Travelling from Chicago to Oslo: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Oslo.
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) and TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are Oslo's chief entry points.
The timezone in Oslo is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave enough time to make your Chicago to Oslo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Oslo
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Chicago to Oslo flights if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Flying from Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a breeze to book a Chicago to Oslo flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
ORD is about 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Oslo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to Oslo, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport:
Chicago Midway Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near OSL if you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Oslo. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car and discover Oslo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Oslo Gardermoen Airport about three weeks in advance of your Chicago to Oslo flight.
TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Central Oslo is about 88 kilometres from TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF). As soon as your flight from Chicago to Oslo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 50 minutes or so.
After your flight from Chicago to Oslo, unwind at a hotel near TRF. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a TORP Sandefjord Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Hertz, Sixt and Budget.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from TRF one week in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Chicago to Oslo. September is the most popular month for a trip to Oslo. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Lock in a Chicago to Oslo ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Oslo to range from 8ºC to 25ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -14ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Oslo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
Start your Oslo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Oslo, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Norwegian Opera and Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and The Royal Palace are highlights which should feature on every Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Norway waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Oslo, a visit to Bergen will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Norway, head for Trondheim, about 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Nidaros Cathedral, Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet are among its highlights.