Flying from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chicago is six hours behind Gdansk, where Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is located. Chicago runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your GDN to Chicago flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from GDN to Chicago. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
GDN is around 11 kilometres from central Gdansk. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to GDN? If you've booked an early flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
76.8% of flights taking off from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Chicago
241 € is currently the best price for a one-way Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago flight. A return plane ticket starts from 427 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from GDN to Chicago, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The distance from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORD if you're coming in on a late flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Hit the road running by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from GDN to Chicago.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. Once you've disembarked your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Following your GDN to Chicago flight, settle in at a hotel near MDW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be off and running.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Chicago Midway International Airport can be found at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Hop off your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago and make your way to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Chicago is around 137 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there.
Public transport can get you there in roughly 4 hours 15 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, find a hotel close to RFD. Get settled at one of these stays after your GDN to Chicago flight:
Start your travels without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with reliable names here like Budget, Alamo and National.
If you'd like a particular model or make, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Reserve your ride from RFD a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Plan your trip to Chicago during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GDN to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
After booking your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Chicago travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Explore more of United States
Chicago will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
