Flying from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD). Explore your options for taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.
1 hour 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport flight.
Sioux Falls's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Chicago. Joe Foss Field Airport is located in Sioux Falls.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD), with 49 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from ORD to FSD is the 8am American Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:08pm with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to FSD.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) depart from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport with United Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from ORD.
United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ORD to FSD.
With 74.89% of its services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
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77.88% of flights departing 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 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD)
Book a hotel near FSD if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find FSD at 2801 Jaycee Lane.
Getting from Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) to central Sioux Falls
Central Sioux Falls is about 5 kilometres from Joe Foss Field Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD)
At the moment, 90 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 162 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Chicago to FSD by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD). October is the busiest month to visit Sioux Falls. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Book a Chicago to FSD plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sioux Falls to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -17ºC (1ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sioux Falls
Start your Sioux Falls trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History and Waterfalls are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Sioux Falls must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Japanese Gardens.
Explore more of the United States
Omaha is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sioux Falls. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Kiewit Luminarium, Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium and OUR BODY: The Universe Within.
Around 121 kilometres south of Sioux Falls, Sioux City is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at The Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation, Cathedral of the Epiphany and Fourth Street Historic District.
