Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Cork's timezone is UTC+0, making Cork six hours ahead of Chicago.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ORD to ORK flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ORD and ORK include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORK instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cork Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire to explore Cork and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cork Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cork in March.
The warmest month in Cork is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to ORK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ireland you should also see. About 225 kilometres north-east of Cork, a trip to Dublin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.