Travelling from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Warsaw's main base, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
10 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is seven hours behind Warsaw.
The most popular route is from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). You can pick from 8 direct services each week. LOT - Polish Airlines operates a 9:05am departure between WAW and ORD.
To ensure you catch your flight from Warsaw to ORD, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) take off from this terminal.
LOT - Polish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport taking off from WAW.
Most passengers prefer to fly with LOT from WAW to ORD.
Among carriers on this route, LOT leads the way for on-time arrivals.
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Warsaw Chopin Airport:
Warsaw Chopin Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from WAW arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
WMI is around 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Warsaw to ORD flight? Unwind in a hotel near Warsaw Modlin Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
Whether just for an hour or a handful of days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little more stress-free. When jetting out of Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO), you can book a plane ticket from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) stopping at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
From the centre of Warsaw, RDO is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Warsaw Radom Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight:
RDO has an on-time performance rate of 100%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your plans stay right on track.
About Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport, central Chicago is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
293 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Return flights start at 429 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Warsaw to ORD.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Chicago. July is when most people book flights from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Warsaw to ORD plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Chicago.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 290 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Around 121 kilometres north of Chicago, Milwaukee is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.

