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Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center

Chicago is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 16 km southwest of the city center. Transport options include the CTA rapid transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago?

How to get from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago?

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chicago

Depart from
Sacramento International
Arrive to
O Hare International
Average flights per week
290
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Art Institute of Chicago

Check-in for a flight from Sacramento to Chicago

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
VolarisVOIY4No
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo

Weather in Chicago

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-5°C
March6°C0°C
April11°C5°C
May17°C10°C
June22°C16°C
July26°C20°C
August25°C19°C
September22°C16°C
October16°C10°C
November8°C3°C
December2°C-1°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
31 Oct
43%
17°C13°C
7 Nov
22%
11°C8°C
Sunday
1 Nov
14%
18°C14°C
8 Nov
18%
10°C8°C
Monday
2 Nov
74%
16°C14°C
9 Nov
21%
10°C8°C
Tuesday
3 Nov
83%
20°C16°C
10 Nov
36%
10°C8°C
Wednesday
4 Nov
93%
18°C11°C
11 Nov
10°C8°C
Thursday
5 Nov
91%
14°C12°C
12 Nov
36%
10°C8°C
Friday
6 Nov
86%
12°C9°C
13 Nov
14%
12°C6°C

Chicago travel tips

Take a walk along Lake Michigan in Chicago

Step into a restaurant at The Loop in Chicago with a long history

Take advantage of the water taxis to get around Chicago and have fun

Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Volaris, AeroMexico, Alaska Airlines, and VivaAerobus. Sacramento and Chicago have 290 direct flights per week.

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