Flying from Chicago to North Eleuthera Airport (ELH): What you need to know
The timezone in North Eleuthera is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. North Eleuthera Airport is located in North Eleuthera.
Your flight from Chicago to ELH won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to ELH. Just 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 popular airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Chicago to North Eleuthera Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Chicago to North Eleuthera Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to ELH flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to North Eleuthera Airport flight:
Flights that take off from RFD land at their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About North Eleuthera Airport (ELH)
Get off your flight from Chicago to North Eleuthera Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfortable option that's not too far from ELH, check out Tingum Village Hotel.
Getting from North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) to central North Eleuthera
Central North Eleuthera is around 8 kilometres from North Eleuthera Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to North Eleuthera Airport (ELH)
235 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to North Eleuthera Airport. Return flights start from 518 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to ELH if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Chicago to North Eleuthera Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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More about North Eleuthera
After booking your flight from Chicago to North Eleuthera Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring North Eleuthera:
You can't leave North Eleuthera without touring its top sights. Preacher's Cave deserves a spot on your to-do list.
Explore more of the Bahamas
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the Bahamas, head for Freeport, about 241 kilometres northwest of North Eleuthera. Grand Bahama Wall, Taino Beach and Xanadu Beach are among its highlights.
