Travelling from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Lexington.
Flights from LEX to ORD start from 06:27 — the first with American Airlines. The last departure is at 18:14 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 67 weekly Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LEX to ORD flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Chicago (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport offered by this popular airline.
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 80.17% of services arriving on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LEX to ORD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LEX and ORD:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Right now, 102 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 180 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LEX to ORD.
The cheapest month for flights from Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LEX to ORD.
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Handy information about Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The address for LEX is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Of all flights departing from Blue Grass Airport, 77.12% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Blue Grass Airport from central Lexington, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LEX? If you're boarding an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're arriving on a late Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Travel at your own pace with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and see more of Chicago and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
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 the centre of Chicago. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Chicago in January.
When reserving your flight from Blue Grass Airport to O'Hare International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LEX to ORD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, consider Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key highlights.
