Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Cork is five hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your ORD to ORK flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ORD and ORK:
London Heathrow Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cork Airport (ORK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport flight is 238 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 590 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from ORD to ORK, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORK instead:
Pick up a Cork Airport rental car and explore Cork and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cork Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
From Cork Airport, Cork is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
August is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cork in February.
When booking your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cork Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cork, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to ORK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
You've visited Cork, now it's time to explore more of Ireland. Travel about 225 kilometres north-east to Dublin to check off its top attractions. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Ireland, head for Tallaght, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are among its highlights.
