Flying from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM): What you need to know
4 hours is the average travel time for a direct Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport flight.
Owen Roberts International Airport is located in George Town. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.
Take your pick of 4 direct flights every week between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 8:39am departure from ORD to GCM.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Chicago to GCM.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) can be booked from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier offers services from ORD.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with United from ORD to GCM.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is American Airlines.
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 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.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
70% of flights that leave from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to GCM flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flight punctuality, 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)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport flight without having to rush. 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 measures how often flights touch down without delays. At RFD, that figure is 71%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport flight.
Getting from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to central George Town
From Owen Roberts International Airport, central George Town is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
At the moment, 138 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 384 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Chicago to GCM, book your ticket two months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
March is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). Visit George Town in September for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Chicago to GCM plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport in January when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about George Town
After booking your flight from Chicago to Owen Roberts International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring George Town:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Rum Point, Pedro St. James National Historic Site and National Gallery of the Cayman Islands are must-do's during your George Town adventure.