Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is three hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your ORD to MVD flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montevideo Airport. Miami International Airport is a top stopover on the ORD to MVD route.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montevideo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ORD:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
If you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montevideo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MVD:
Explore without limits with a Montevideo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and venture far and wide through Montevideo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Montevideo Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
From Montevideo Airport, Montevideo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montevideo Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Montevideo in March.
When reserving your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montevideo Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORD to MVD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
You've done Montevideo, now it's time to discover more of Uruguay. Travel about 418 kilometres north-west to Salto to tick off its must-visit sights. From Hot Springs of Arapey to Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, Paysandu is another favourite stop in Uruguay. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo.
