Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is 8 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Venice is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Chicago.
Flights from ORD to VCE start at 20:20 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 20:50 with American Airlines. In total, there are three weekly O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ORD to VCE flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Venice (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and VCE:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
187 € is the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. A return flight starts at 404 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 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 ORD to VCE.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ORD to VCE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VCE instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent to explore Venice and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Venice Marco Polo Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Venice. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Venice. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Venice, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to VCE in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Venice is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south of Venice, a trip to Rome will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you're looking to explore another side of Italy, head for Milan, about 241 kilometres west of Venice. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are among the biggest draws.
