Travelling from St Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
St Louis and Chicago are both in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 114 St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, take the 05:00 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:59 with American Airlines.
To ensure you get on your STL to ORD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Travelling to Chicago (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a snap with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier that offers STL to ORD flights, with 68.82% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between STL and ORD:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Currently, Rs16,219 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs32,434. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from STL to ORD, book your trip three months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of St Louis Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
St Louis Airport is around 24 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to STL:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're landing on a late St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Travel at your own pace with a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and see more of Chicago and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the most popular month for flights from St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chicago in March.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STL to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
