Flying from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Chicago. Explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when planning your flight from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE).
Lahore is ten hours ahead of Chicago. Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to LHE. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to LHE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 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 your Chicago to LHE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on 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 planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LHE and shut your eyes sooner:
Travel farther out of Lahore and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can pick up an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Street Rent a Car.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Rs124,775 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs265,234. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to LHE. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE). Visit Lahore in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Lahore is June, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your Chicago to LHE flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Lahore
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Lahore right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Allama Iqbal International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Jamia Masjid F1, Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak are attractions you won't want to skip in Lahore.
Explore more of Pakistan
Faisalabad is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lahore. Around 137 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.
Rawalpindi is another favourite destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Lahore. No trip is complete without experiencing Umer Bin Khattab Masjid, Moti Masjid and Jamia Masjid E Muhammad.