Travelling from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport (STS): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport (STS). Explore the options for taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.
Santa Rosa is two hours behind Chicago. Sonoma County Airport is located in Santa Rosa, which follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to STS, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there 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)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 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 STS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW 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.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Sonoma County Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Consider booking a hotel near STS if you have a late flight from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:
You'll find STS at 2200 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to central Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Santa Rosa. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport (STS)
216 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport. A return flight starts from 340 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to STS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport (STS)
October is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport (STS). Plan your visit to Santa Rosa in May for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Chicago to STS plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santa Rosa to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santa Rosa
After booking your flight from Chicago to Sonoma County Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Rosa:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Santa Rosa when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Safari West Tour followed by Safari West and Paradise Ridge Winery.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Santa Rosa, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 153 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Japantown (San Jose) to Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, consider Sacramento, about 113 kilometres east of Santa Rosa. Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum are among the biggest draws.
