Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Freeport Airport (FPO): what you need to know
The timezone in Freeport is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to FPO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Freeport Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between ORD and FPO:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Freeport Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ORD:
Arriving at Freeport Airport (FPO)
Book a hotel close to FPO if you're catching a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Freeport Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Freeport Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Hertz and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Freeport and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Freeport Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Freeport Airport (FPO) to central Freeport
Freeport Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Freeport. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Freeport Airport (FPO)
February is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Freeport Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Freeport in September.
Lock in your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Freeport Airport for August if you want to explore Freeport during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to FPO in January. Temperatures average between 18ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of the Bahamas
Freeport is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the Bahamas just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres south-east of Freeport, a trip to Nassau will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Beautiful beach, Beach and Marine Habitat at Atlantis.
