Flying from Chicago to Chisinau Airport (RMO): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Check out your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when planning your flight from Chicago to Chisinau Airport (RMO).
Chisinau Airport is located in Chisinau. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Chicago to RMO.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is about 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 conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chicago to Chisinau Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to RMO flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
77.88% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Chisinau Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Chisinau Airport (RMO)
Consider booking a hotel near RMO if you have a late flight from Chicago to Chisinau Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Chisinau Airport flight.
Getting from Chisinau Airport (RMO) to central Chisinau
The centre of Chisinau is about 10 kilometres from Chisinau Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chisinau Airport (RMO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Chisinau Airport is Rs69,828. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs145,712. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to RMO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Chicago to Chisinau Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Chisinau Airport (RMO)
Travel to Chisinau during peak season if you like a busier atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flight from Chicago to Chisinau Airport (RMO) during low season for a quieter and cheaper experience.
Book a Chicago to RMO flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chisinau to range from 15ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Chisinau Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Chisinau
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chisinau right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Chisinau Airport:
ATU Winery and Stephen the Great Monument are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Chisinau must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Palace.
Explore more of Moldova
Cahul is just one of the many cities in Moldova waiting to be explored after you've seen Chisinau. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Parcul Central, Focul Veșnic, Biserica Emanuel and La Gura Cuptorului.
Soroca is another well-known destination in Moldova and is around 145 kilometres north of Chisinau. No journey is complete without dropping by Soroca Fortress, Parcul Mihai Eminescu . And Parcul Central din Soroca.