Travelling from Chicago to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Bologna is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to BLQ.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to BLQ. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to BLQ flight:
76% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
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Getting from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bologna. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
231 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. A return flight starts from 544 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to BLQ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Plan your visit to Bologna in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Chicago to BLQ plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Bologna 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
After booking your flight from Chicago to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bologna:
Your visit to Bologna should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Piazza Maggiore, St. Peter's Basilica Church and Two Towers.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bologna. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bologna, Turin is another essential stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.