Travelling from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Chicago. Explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO).
The timezone in Freeport is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Grand Bahama International Airport is located in Freeport.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to FPO.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Chicago to FPO with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ORD and FPO include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Using 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 takes approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to FPO flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near FPO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
Right now, 177 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 428 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to FPO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Freeport. August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Freeport is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Chicago to FPO plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Freeport
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Freeport right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Grand Bahama International Airport:
Shark Alley and Grand Bahama Wall are just two of the major attractions to add to your Freeport travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Taino Beach.
Explore more of the Bahamas
You've visited Freeport, now it's time to explore more of the Bahamas. Journey about 209 kilometres south-east to Nassau to check off its must-visit sights. From Beautiful beach to Aqua Shores - Luxury Powerboat Tours Bahamas and Marine Habitat at Atlantis, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Another major destination in the Bahamas, Marsh Harbour is about 161 kilometres east of Freeport. Make time for highlights including B.A.I.C. Park.