Travelling from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) out of here.
O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is ten hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Colombo to ORD. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can arrive at CMB from central Colombo in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to ORD flight:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Have a late flight from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ORD and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab an O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Colombo to O'Hare International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago is around 26 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
At the moment, ₹ 60,326 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 91,790. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to ORD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Chicago based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Colombo to ORD flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to O'Hare International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Chicago. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
Around 121 kilometres north of Chicago, Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
