Travelling from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when planning your flight from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
Bologna is six hours ahead of Chicago. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to BLQ.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to BLQ leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to BLQ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bologna and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Central Bologna is about 5 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
249 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Return flights start at 414 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to BLQ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Bologna. June is when most people book flights from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Book a Chicago to BLQ plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Bologna
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bologna right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Piazza Maggiore, Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Bologna itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bologna, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel about 193 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its leading attractions. From The Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Italy, head for Turin, roughly 290 kilometres west of Bologna. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are key reasons to visit.
