Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago one hour behind Charlotte.
Flights from CLT to ORD start at 00:11 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 23:43 with American Airlines. In total, you can choose from 120 weekly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.
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 enough time to catch your CLT to ORD flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Chicago holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of United States:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CLT to ORD flights, with 79.4% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CLT and ORD:
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Currently, 50 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 96 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from CLT to ORD by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CLT to ORD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
77.67% of flights leaving from Charlotte Douglas International Airport reach their destination on time.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Charlotte. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 4 hours 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CLT:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider staying in a hotel near ORD if you're catching a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CLT to ORD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
