Flying from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Chicago: what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is two hours ahead of Bellingham, where Bellingham International Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BLI to Chicago flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
The journey from central Bellingham to BLI takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near BLI? If you've booked an early flight from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Bellingham International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84.1% of flights that take off from BLI land on time.
BLI's address is 4255 Mitchell Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Chicago
99 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bellingham International Airport to Chicago flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 220 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from BLI to Chicago if you book ahead. 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 around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to ORD if you have a late flight from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from BLI to Chicago.
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your BLI to Chicago flight:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make picking up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at MDW will save you money.
The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago has touched down. Central Chicago is about 137 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
Public transport can take you there in about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Check in to a hotel close to RFD and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you have a late BLI to Chicago flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these accommodation options put comfort right within reach:
Stay in control of the next part of your trip with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National are some companies you can book with.
Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so reserve your ride from RFD ahead of your flight from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Chicago Rockford International Airport's street address is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Before locking in your flights from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Chicago offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book a Bellingham International Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BLI to Chicago in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
More about Chicago
After booking your flight from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another favourite destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
