Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 15 hours.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago nine hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to ORD start at 03:05 — the first with Etihad Airways. The last service of the day is at 03:05 with Etihad Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of ten weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your AUH to ORD flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Etihad Airways is your gateway to exploring Chicago (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport offered by this airline.
Etihad Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates AUH to ORD flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AUH and ORD:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Right now, 420 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 700 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from AUH to ORD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AUH to ORD.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to Abu Dhabi International Airport's on-time performance, 78.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near AUH:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're landing on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chicago and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Chicago in January.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AUH to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among the biggest draws.
