United States » Getting to Chicago

An approximate flight time to Chicago from London is 8 hours and 45 minutes.

By Air

Chicago has two large airports and a smaller one; O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Midway International Airport (MDW), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY).

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 17 miles northwest of downtown and serves many international and domestic carriers. The CTA Blue Line train runs 24 hours a day between downtown and O'Hare in about 45 minutes, which can be faster than a taxi during rush hour periods and a lot less expensive. The airport has a place for worship, a library, a post office, and a medical center between its many services.

Midway International Airport (MDW) is 10 miles southwest of downtown. Recently improved, and serviced by domestic and discount airlines. The CTA Orange Line train runs between downtown and Midway in around 30 minutes. 

Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is 25 miles southeast of downtown in nearby Gary, Indiana. Currently undergoing an extension of its main runway to nearly 9000ft, this airport is currently served by a single airline, operating as a scheduled charter.

Moreover, Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is served by 7 Amtrak trains per day (6 on Sunday). The trip from Chicago Union Station to Mitchell Airport Station is about one hour and 15 minutes.

By Train

Chicago's Union Station is the hub of Amtrak's Midwestern paths, making it one of the most serviceable U.S. cities to visit by train. Amtrak continues to have a excellent service quality and match prices with Greyhound Bus, therefore making it the more good choice for travel to Chicago.

By Bus

Chicago is also served by local bus transportation. By using bus and train, almost all areas within the city are serviced. The main Greyhound terminal, which has interstate bus service, is at 630 West Harrison Street.

Megabus, a bus service very popular in the United Kingdom, recently established a branch in Chicago. The company is known for providing fares as low as $0.50 as long as the customer books in advance. These buses stop in Chicago near Union Station on the east side of South Canal Street, between Jackson Boulevard and Adams Street.