Flying from Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA): What you need to know
The timezone in Rabat is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Rabat-Sale Airport is located in Rabat.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Chicago to RBA.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Chicago to RBA that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ORD and RBA include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
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76% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near RBA:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Rabat-Sale Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Rabat. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)
Currently, Rs89,668 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs210,338. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to RBA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)
January is when most people book flights from Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA). Visit Rabat in November for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Chicago to RBA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Rabat, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 19ºC.
More about Rabat
Start your Rabat trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Rabat-Sale Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V are popular attractions which should feature on any good Rabat itinerary.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Morocco you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres east of Rabat, a trip to Fes will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Morocco, consider Tangier, roughly 209 kilometres northeast of Rabat. Ocean Viewpoint, Tangier Beach and Muraille de Tanger are key reasons to visit.