Travelling from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) to Chicago: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 2 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago.
Wichita (the location of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport) and Chicago share the same timezone — UTC-5.
The busiest route is from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Choose from 56 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ICT to ORD is the 05:10 American Airlines service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 18:25 with United.
To ensure you get on your flight from ICT to Chicago, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like spring break, summer and New Year) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Nonstop flights from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) to Chicago are available for booking. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is where you'll be touching down.
Keep an eye out for promotions from United. This carrier has direct flights from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago.
You don't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid identity document though, like an ID card or driver's licence. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked cheap tickets from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago.
Central Wichita to ICT is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 13 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel close to ICT? If you're catching an early flight from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) to Chicago
99 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 182 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from ICT to Chicago by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 54 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORD if you're taking a late flight from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The centre of Chicago is about 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). As soon as your flight from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 21 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 46 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near MDW. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from ICT to Chicago at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Chicago, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from ICT to Chicago in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago, browse our selection of hotels including:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Chicago must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental
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