Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Chicago: what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is 6 hours behind Nice, where Cote D'Azur Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from NCE to Chicago. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from NCE to Chicago. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
To visit United States for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you hold a passport from France. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the length and purpose of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chicago.
The journey from central Nice to NCE takes about 42 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near NCE? If you've booked an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chicago, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Chicago
284 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chicago. Return flights start from 491 €. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from NCE to Chicago, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 54 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Once your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chicago has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 46 minutes.
After your flight from NCE to Chicago, settle in at a hotel close to MDW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chicago. To escape the crowds, head for Chicago in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chicago in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from NCE to Chicago around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
After locking in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chicago, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are must-visits when exploring Chicago.
Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental
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