Travelling from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) leaving from either of these.
Book a direct Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Sarasota is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is located in Sarasota.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:10am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from ORD to SRQ is with United Airlines at 6pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to SRQ. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Popular carriers that operate direct flights from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport out of ORD include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United Airlines between ORD and SRQ.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is United Airlines.
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Planning to catch a flight from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? Direct Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flight tickets are available from here.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Chicago to SRQ departing from MDW. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from MDW to SRQ.
The most reliable carrier is Southwest Airlines. Its Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport flights arrive as planned 75.76% of the time.
You can arrive at MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to SRQ flight:
77.88% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport leaving from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Allegiant Air is one airline that offers direct Chicago to SRQ flight tickets from RFD.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between RFD and SRQ is Allegiant Air.
Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 72.73% of its services landing on time.
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport flight.
The address for SRQ is 6000 Airport Circle.
Getting from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to central Sarasota
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to the centre of Sarasota is around 6 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is ₹ 5,129. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 14,159. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
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The best month for finding cheap Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). July is the peak month for travel to Sarasota. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Sarasota is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 33ºC. Book your Chicago to SRQ flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 23ºC.
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