Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
A direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport takes on average 14 hours 58 minutes. The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, making it 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport start at 03:05 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The latest flight is the 13:40 option with Etihad Airways. Overall, you can choose from 10 weekly services from AUH to ORD.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AUH and ORD include:
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is P21,322. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P51,039. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from AUH to ORD by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from AUH to ORD. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
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Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi International Airport can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AUH? If you're on an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Reserve a hotel close to ORD if you have a late flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 54 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15 ºC and 29 ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AUH to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12 ºC and 3 ºC then.
More about Chicago
As soon as you've booked your flights from AUH to ORD, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Chicago. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Chicago to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to O'Hare International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Chicago.