Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Lyon.
Your LYS to ORD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LYS and ORD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
348 € is currently the best price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Return flights start at 396 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LYS to ORD, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to O'Hare International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of all flights leaving Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% land on time at their destination.
Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LYS? If you're catching an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's main sights.
Reserving your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Chicago in January.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key reasons to visit.
