Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is eight hours behind Bucharest.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between OTP and ORD:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight is 355 €. A return plane ticket is currently 527 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from OTP to ORD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Of the departures from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near OTP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're getting in on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Grab a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Chicago in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OTP to ORD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.