Flying from Chicago to Castries: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Castries. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and Hewanorra Airport (UVF) are Castries's chief entry points.
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Chicago to Castries flight.
The timezone in Castries is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your Chicago to Castries flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
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Flying from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Chicago to Castries, you can leave from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Travel from ORD to Hewanorra Airport (UVF) in one seamless trip.
Lock in your Chicago to Castries plane tickets with United Airlines. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from ORD.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Chicago to Castries flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
ORD is around 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Castries or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Chicago to Castries flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Chicago Midway International Airport and Castries:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
MDW is around 14 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Chicago to Castries? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Castries
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) to central Castries takes about 5 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 2 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Book a hotel close to SLU if you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Castries. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a George F. L. Charles Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Drive A Matic, Final Rentals or Sixt and find adventure across Castries and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from George F. L. Charles Airport around one week ahead of your Chicago to Castries flight.
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Castries. After your flight from Chicago to Castries, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near UVF. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Chicago to Castries:
Drive A Matic, Sixt and Final Rentals make picking up a Hewanorra Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from UVF one week in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Castries
June is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Castries. To avoid the crowds, go to Castries in February.
The warmest month in Castries is September, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Chicago to Castries ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Castries in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Castries
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Castries right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Castries:
Derek Walcott Square and Morne Fortune are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Castries must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Immaculate Conception Church.
Explore more of Saint Lucia
You've visited Castries, now it's time to discover other parts of Saint Lucia. Travel about 32 kilometres south to Vieux Fort to tick off its top attractions. From Maria Islands Museum to Anse Des Sables Beach and YoungFaith Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Your trip through Saint Lucia should include a visit to Micoud. Josephine Splash Park and Ti Rocher Community Park are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 24 kilometres south-east of Castries.