Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Helsinki.
Choose from four weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 15:55 departure with Finnair is the earliest available. Finnair operates the latest service of the day at 16:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Finnair is your gateway to discovering Chicago (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Finnair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and ORD include:
Brussels Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
At the moment, Rs89,359 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs147,722. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to ORD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HEL to ORD.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORD if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and discover more of Chicago and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Chicago. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.
