Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille is seven hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your ORD to MRS 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.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and MRS include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Airport flight is 233 €. A return ticket right now is 576 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from ORD to MRS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to MRS.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Marseille in March.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Airport for August if you want to visit Marseille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to MRS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Toulouse is another essential stop in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No journey is complete without dropping by Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.