Travelling from Chicago to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Piarco International Airport (POS) heading out from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Port Of Spain is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to POS. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to POS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
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 takes roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Piarco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
74.85% of flights departing from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Piarco International Airport. Check out these connections between Chicago Midway International Airport and POS:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to POS flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Piarco International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Flights that take off from RFD arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Piarco International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near POS instead:
Pick up a Piarco International Airport rental car and explore Port Of Spain and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Ace Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Chicago to Piarco International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Piarco International Airport (POS)
208 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Piarco International Airport. A return flight starts from 388 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to POS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Chicago to Piarco International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Piarco International Airport (POS)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Piarco International Airport (POS). Plan your visit to Port Of Spain in February for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Chicago to POS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Port Of Spain, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Piarco International Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Port Of Spain
After booking your flight from Chicago to Piarco International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Port Of Spain:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Blue Basin Waterfall, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Port Of Spain itinerary.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough is just one of the many cities in Trinidad and Tobago waiting to be discovered once you've seen Port Of Spain. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Fort King George, Scarborough Botanical Garden and St. Andrews Anglican.
Journey 88 kilometres north-east from Port Of Spain and you'll reach Plymouth, another favourite stop in Trinidad and Tobago. Don't leave without experiencing Fort James (Fort Jacobus) and Mystery Tombstone.