Travelling from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): 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 organising your flight from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to TLV, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to TLV. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and TLV are:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Chicago to TLV flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
77.88% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from RFD arrive at their final stop as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Right now, Rs75,142 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs180,161. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to TLV, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). Visit Tel Aviv in April for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Chicago to TLV flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tel Aviv
After booking your flight from Chicago to Ben Gurion International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tel Aviv:
You'll find loads of things to do in Tel Aviv when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Sunset Point Tel Aviv followed by Hilton Beach and Jaffa Old City.
Explore more of Israel
Nahariyya is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tel Aviv. Around 113 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Akhziv Beach, Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Israel, head for Eilat, roughly 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site are key highlights.
