Travelling from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) to Chicago: what you need to know
Atlantic City International Airport is located in Atlantic City. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Chicago is one hour behind Atlantic City.
Leave plenty of time to make your ACY to Chicago flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Located around 16 kilometres from central Atlantic City, ACY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ACY:
Atlantic City International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from ACY arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find ACY at 101 Atlantic City International Airport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) to Chicago
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago flight is 104 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 243 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from ACY to Chicago, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Scoring cheap tickets from Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest prices across the month and score an epic deal.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ORD:
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from ACY to Chicago.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Once your flight from Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 30 minutes or so.
After stepping off your ACY to Chicago flight, kick back at a hotel close to MDW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Score the best price by booking your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Hop off your flight from Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Chicago is around 145 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take you roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Book a hotel near RFD and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you're arriving on a late ACY to Chicago flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these stays bring comfort closer to you:
If you're hoping for a particular type of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting your first choice. Reserve your ride from RFD at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport's official address is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago. July is the busiest month to travel to Chicago. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ACY to Chicago around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Atlantic City International Airport to Chicago, browse our selection of hotels including:
Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Chicago must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Willis Tower.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are among the biggest draws.