Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Chicago: what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6. The city is 14 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your PER to Chicago flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from PER to Chicago. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
PER is about 10 kilometres from central Perth. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near PER? If you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Perth Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Chicago
$1,364 is currently the best price for a one-way Perth Airport to Chicago flight. A return plane ticket starts from $2,016. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from PER to Chicago if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORD if you have a late flight from Perth Airport to Chicago. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from PER to Chicago can help you secure the lowest rate.
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Once your flight from Perth Airport to Chicago has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Following your PER to Chicago flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to MDW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Chicago Midway International Airport can be found at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 145 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the city centre by taxi or ride-share after your flight from Perth Airport to Chicago.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 2 hours.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, find a hotel close to RFD. Check in to one of these stays after your PER to Chicago flight:
If you're hoping for a particular kind of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Reserve your ride from RFD at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Perth Airport to Chicago.
The address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Chicago. July is the most popular month to travel to Chicago. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Book your Perth Airport to Chicago plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from PER to Chicago in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Chicago right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Perth Airport to Chicago:
Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Chicago travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Willis Tower.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No trip is complete without dropping by Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.