Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Chicago: what you need to know
Madeira Airport is located in Madeira. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is five hours behind Madeira.
Allow plenty of time to make your FNC to Chicago flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from FNC to Chicago. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
FNC is about 19 kilometres from central Madeira. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to FNC? If you've booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
73.73% of flights that leave from Madeira Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Chicago
$1,262 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Madeira Airport to Chicago flight. A return ticket right now is $1,979. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from FNC to Chicago if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Madeira Airport to Chicago is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest prices across each month and land a sweet deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from FNC to Chicago by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chicago and beyond.
Reserving your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from FNC to Chicago can help you lock in the lowest rate.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Once you've disembarked your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your FNC to Chicago flight:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make picking up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Chicago Midway International Airport is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Hop off your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago and go straight to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Chicago is around 137 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there.
Public transport can take you there in about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your break by staying at a hotel near RFD after your FNC to Chicago flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just take a moment to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Start your trip without worrying about how to reach your next stop with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted suppliers here like Budget, Alamo and National.
Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago is a smart move. As well as better prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RFD.
Chicago Rockford International Airport can be found at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel prices are often higher and top attractions can get crowded. Visit Chicago in low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Madeira Airport to Chicago flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from FNC to Chicago around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are attractions you won't want to skip in Chicago.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key reasons to visit.
