Travelling from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Chicago: what you need to know
Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Chicago is seven hours behind Sarajevo.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your SJJ to Chicago flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from SJJ to Chicago with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
SJJ is around 10 kilometres from central Sarajevo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SJJ:
72% of flights that take off from Sarajevo International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Chicago
Rs109,030 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago flight. A return plane ticket starts from Rs219,135. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from SJJ to Chicago if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your flight from SJJ to Chicago can help you lock in the lowest rate.
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Central Chicago is about 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). After your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
The journey will take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SJJ to Chicago flight:
Lock in the best price by reserving 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 145 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 2 hours.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your trip by staying at a hotel near RFD after your SJJ to Chicago flight. Recharge after a day of travel or just take a moment to get your bearings in a new city at:
If you're hoping for a specific model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at getting what you want. Book your ride from RFD a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago.
The address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
July is the most popular month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago. To escape the crowds, visit Chicago in January.
When booking your Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJJ to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Chicago, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are leading attractions which should feature on every Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No trip is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
