Travelling from Chicago to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Chicago. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Vienna International Airport (VIE) taking off from here.
Hop on a direct Chicago to Vienna International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 50 minutes.
Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services every week. You can get from ORD to VIE on Austrian's 4:20pm flight.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to VIE. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Vienna International Airport (VIE) depart from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Chicago to Vienna International Airport with Austrian. This well-known airline operates departures from ORD.
Austrian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to VIE.
Austrian Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 72.97% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to VIE. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Vienna International Airport. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the main options between Chicago Midway International Airport and VIE.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to VIE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Make catching an early Chicago to Vienna International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Vienna International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near VIE:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week before your Chicago to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, central Vienna is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Currently, Rs90,520 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs167,389. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Chicago to VIE, book your plane ticket four months before your departure date.
September is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Chicago to Vienna International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Vienna International Airport (VIE). Plan your visit to Vienna in December for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Book your Chicago to VIE plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 5ºC.
More about Vienna
Start your Vienna trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Vienna International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Vienna when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Historic Centre of Vienna followed by Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
You've seen Vienna, now it's time to explore more of Austria. Travel about 145 kilometres southwest to Graz to tick off its top attractions. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Linz is another must-experience destination in Austria and is around 177 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without experiencing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).
