Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chicago is 12 hours behind Phuket, where Phuket International Airport is located. Chicago runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
To avoid missing your HKT to Chicago flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from HKT to Chicago, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Travelling from central Phuket to HKT takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near HKT? If you're catching an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of the departures from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chicago
Rs134,343 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Chicago flight. Return flight tickets start from Rs267,591. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from HKT to Chicago if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Phuket International Airport to Chicago is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the best prices across each month and bag a sweet deal.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phuket International Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your flight from HKT to Chicago.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Once your flight from Phuket International Airport to Chicago has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Travelling by public transport will take around 45 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your HKT to Chicago flight:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be off and running.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 137 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've stepped off your flight from Phuket International Airport to Chicago.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, find a hotel close to RFD. Check in to one of these stays after your HKT to Chicago flight:
Be in control of the next leg of your trip with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Phuket International Airport to Chicago is a smart way to go. As well as better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at RFD.
The street address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Before booking your flights from Phuket International Airport to Chicago, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Chicago offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book a Phuket International Airport to Chicago flight ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKT to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Phuket International Airport to Chicago:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Chicago, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to tick off its leading attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.