Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago is six hours behind Glasgow and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your GLA to ORD flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between GLA and ORD:
London Heathrow Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Currently, $901 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,115. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from GLA to ORD, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Intl Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from GLA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Glasgow Intl Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to GLA:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're arriving on a late Glasgow Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Pick up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Chicago in March.
When reserving your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GLA to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to check off its top sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, your itinerary will be busy.
Indianapolis is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.