Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Chicago: what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is 15 hours behind Gold Coast, where Gold Coast Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your OOL to Chicago flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
OOL is about 19 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to OOL? If you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
74.82% of flights that take off from Gold Coast Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Chicago
The best price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Chicago flight is ₹ 57,101. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 119,488. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from OOL to Chicago, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the centre of Chicago takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your flight from OOL to Chicago can help you lock in the lowest rate.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Central Chicago is located around 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chicago has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near MDW. Unwind and get cosy after your OOL to Chicago flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be on your way in a flash.
Score the best price by securing your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
You can find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 137 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chicago.
The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes when travelling on public transport.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, head for a hotel close to RFD. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your OOL to Chicago flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next leg of your journey with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National are some companies you can book with.
If you're hoping for a particular type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting your first choice. Reserve your ride from RFD at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport's street address is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Before scheduling your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Chicago, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Chicago offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
When booking your Gold Coast Airport to Chicago flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OOL to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Chicago right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chicago:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are highlights which should feature on every Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
