Travelling from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chicago is one hour behind Sault Ste Marie, where Sault Ste. Marie Airport is located. Chicago follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your YAM to Chicago flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
YAM is around 13 kilometres from central Sault Ste Marie. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
58.05% of flights taking off from Sault Ste. Marie Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Chicago
Rs56,537 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago flight. A return flight ticket right now is Rs127,451. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from YAM to Chicago if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your flight from YAM to Chicago can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near MDW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your YAM to Chicago flight at one of these well-located options:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make picking up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at MDW will help you save.
You can find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 137 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago.
Public transport will take you there in around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near RFD after your YAM to Chicago flight. Unwind after a day of travel or just give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your trip by picking up a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you prefer a particular model or make, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Reserve your ride from RFD a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport can be found at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Travel to Chicago in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago flight ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from YAM to Chicago around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
After booking your flight from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are must-visits when exploring Chicago.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
