Travelling from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Chicago: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Myers, where Southwest Florida International Airport is located. Chicago operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route is from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). You can select from 69 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from RSW to ORD is the 06:57 American Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 20:41 with Spirit Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from RSW to Chicago, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like October or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
You can book a direct flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago that touches down at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago. Book your journey with one of these:
Once you've booked cheap tickets from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have another valid form of identification, like a driver's licence or an ID card, you're all set.
Central Fort Myers to RSW is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RSW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Chicago
₹ 4,442 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 8,883. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RSW to Chicago.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The centre of Chicago is around 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 21 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 46 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from RSW to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago. August is the most popular month for a trip to Chicago. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from RSW 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 most popular stays in Chicago right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are must-visits when exploring Chicago.
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