Travelling from Chicago to Valley International Airport (HRL): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Valley International Airport (HRL) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 50 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Chicago to Valley International Airport flight.
Harlingen (where Valley International Airport is located) and Chicago share the UTC-5 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to HRL. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Valley International Airport (HRL) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
You'll find a direct flight from Chicago to Valley International Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from ORD.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between ORD and HRL is United Airlines.
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Valley International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to HRL flight:
77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Valley International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Valley International Airport (HRL)
Arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Valley International Airport? Grab your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near HRL. Pool and Hot Tub Lakefront Harlingen Home and Pool and Game Room Waterfront Harlingen Home will have you in bed before you know it.
The address for HRL is 3002 Heritage Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Valley International Airport (HRL)
Right now, Rs38,485 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Valley International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs86,854. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to HRL.
The best month for scoring cheap Chicago to Valley International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Valley International Airport (HRL)
October is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Valley International Airport (HRL). Plan your visit to Harlingen in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Harlingen is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Chicago to HRL flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Valley International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC.
More about Harlingen
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Valley International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Harlingen:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Harlingen when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum followed by Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival and Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Harlingen has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north of Harlingen, a visit to Corpus Christi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral.
Laredo is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Harlingen. No journey is complete without visiting San Francisco Javier Park, San Augustin Plaza and Fort McIntosh.
