Flying from Chicago to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Chicago has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport (BIO) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Chicago. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to BIO, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to BIO. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to BIO flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Bilbao Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BIO:
Pick up a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Bilbao Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, Rs76,641 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bilbao Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs130,457. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to BIO. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport (BIO). July is the peak month for travel to Bilbao. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Chicago to BIO flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
After booking your flight from Chicago to Bilbao Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bilbao:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Guggenheim, Bilbao BBK Live and El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim) are popular attractions which should be on every Bilbao itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Spain, consider Arévalo, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo are key highlights.
