Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago is nine hours behind Jeddah and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Your JED to ORD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and ORD:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of all flights departing from Jeddah Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Jeddah to Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near JED:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're coming in on a late Jeddah Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Chicago in March.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Jeddah Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JED to ORD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Chicago, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to tick off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
