Travelling from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Chicago. Check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when planning your flight from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO).
Lucknow is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located in Lucknow, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Chicago to LKO.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Chicago to LKO, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
74.85% of flights taking off from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to LKO flight:
77.88% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LKO instead:
Getting from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
Central Lucknow is around 11 kilometres from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
₹ 47,333 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 100,536. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to LKO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Lucknow. August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Chicago to LKO flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Lucknow, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 42ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 24ºC.
More about Lucknow
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lucknow:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Lucknow when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to ImamBada followed by Sultan Palace and Victoria Memorial.
Explore more of India
Agra is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Lucknow. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal Ticket Counter and Taj Mahal.
If you're looking to explore another corner of India, consider Varanasi, about 257 kilometres south-east of Lucknow. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा) are among the biggest draws.
