Flying from Chicago to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
The timezone in Koh Samui is UTC+7, which is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to USM, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
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70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Ko Samui International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Flights that take off from RFD make it to their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
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Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
From Ko Samui International Airport, central Koh Samui is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ko Samui International Airport is 608 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 998 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to USM if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable Chicago to Ko Samui International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Ko Samui International Airport (USM). November is the busiest month to travel to Koh Samui. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in March.
Lock in a Chicago to USM plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Koh Samui to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Ko Samui International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Koh Samui, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Journey around 129 kilometres south to Nakhon Si Thammarat to tick off its top attractions. From Wat Phra Phrom to Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui, Phuket is another essential stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
