Flying from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
Glasgow is five hours ahead of Chicago. Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Chicago to GLA.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Chicago to GLA with a stopover. To explore the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ORD and GLA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
74.85% of flights taking off from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to GLA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Glasgow International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination within the expected time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near GLA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Glasgow and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Glasgow International Airport flight.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
The centre of Glasgow is roughly 11 kilometres from Glasgow International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport is P18,452. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P31,026. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to GLA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Chicago to Glasgow International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Find an affordable flight from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). June is the busiest month to visit Glasgow. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your Chicago to GLA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Glasgow International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral are top sights which should be on any good Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Glasgow is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Manchester will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, Preston is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.