Flying from Chicago to Liberia Airport (LIR): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when reserving your flight from Chicago to Liberia Airport (LIR).
The average time for a direct flight from Chicago to Liberia Airport is 5 hours 4 minutes.
Liberia Airport is located in Liberia. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 1 hour behind Chicago.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Liberia Airport (LIR) is the most popular route. There are 3 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with United at 09:30. Choose the first ORD to LIR departure operated by United at 07:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Chicago to LIR. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a peak month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Liberia Airport (LIR) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
You can travel on a direct flight from Chicago to Liberia Airport with United. This top airline offers services from ORD.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Chicago to LIR. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Liberia Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offers nonstop flights from Chicago to Liberia Airport (LIR).
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to LIR can be booked with United.
Split up your flight from Chicago to Liberia Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and LIR are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to LIR:
About Liberia Airport (LIR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Liberia Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LIR:
Getting from Liberia Airport (LIR) to central Liberia
From Liberia Airport, Liberia is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Liberia Airport (LIR)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Liberia Airport is Rs55,022. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs124,669. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Chicago to LIR.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chicago to Liberia Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Liberia Airport (LIR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Liberia Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Liberia in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Liberia is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Chicago to LIR in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Liberia Airport in November if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Liberia
Start your Liberia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Liberia Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Ponderosa Adventure Park and Church of La Ermita La Agonia are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Liberia travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museo de Guanacaste.
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