Travelling from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to MEL. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to MEL departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and MEL are:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to MEL flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
When booking your plane ticket from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight:
Flights that take off from RFD touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. How long it takes to get there by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Rs137,884. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs283,891. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to MEL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Chicago to MEL.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Plan your visit to Melbourne in December for a quieter experience.
When booking your Chicago to MEL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 12ºC.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Melbourne when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Flinders Street Railway Station followed by Melbourne's Gardens and Melbourne Park.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Around 88 kilometres west of Melbourne, Ballarat is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat Wildlife Park and Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
