Flying from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 10 minutes.
Chicago is six hours behind Krakow and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Choose from four weekly J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with LOT - Polish Airlines is the earliest flight available. LOT - Polish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KRK to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Chicago (and then exploring more of United States!) is a breeze with LOT - Polish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport.
LOT - Polish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
LOT - Polish Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers KRK to ORD flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between KRK and ORD include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
221 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport flight. Return flights start at 445 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from KRK to ORD, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from KRK to ORD.
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Handy information about J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
When it comes to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice's on-time performance, data shows 60.59% of flights complete their journey on time.
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is about 29 kilometres from central Krakow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near KRK? If you're catching an early flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Travel at your own speed with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across Chicago and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Chicago in January.
Book your flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KRK to ORD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to tick off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
