Travelling from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Castries is one hour ahead of Chicago. George F. L. Charles Airport is located in Castries, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to SLU. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to SLU flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that take off from RFD land at their destination within the expected time frame 76.19% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
Reserve a hotel near SLU if you have a late flight from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a George F. L. Charles Airport rental car and discover Castries and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drive A Matic, Final Rentals and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport flight.
Getting from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) to central Castries
George F. L. Charles Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Castries. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
305 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport. Return flights start from 675 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to SLU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Castries. June is when most people book flights from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in a Chicago to SLU plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Castries to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport in February when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Castries
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to George F. L. Charles Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Castries:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Dream Boat Tours, Cruise Pier Castries St. Lucia and Cruise Piers St. Lucia are top sights which should be on any good Castries itinerary.