Travelling from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to MRS. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to MRS departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 27 kilometers from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometers or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to MRS flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometers from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport flight:
Flights departing from RFD make it to their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is around 27 kilometers from central Marseille. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Currently, P21,272 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P43,663. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to MRS if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
November is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Marseille based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Chicago to MRS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Marseille to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
After booking your flight from Chicago to Marseille Provence Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marseille:
Les Calanques and Calanques National Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Marseille travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Explore more of France
Marseille is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. Around 257 kilometers north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If there's time to check out another corner of France, consider Nice, roughly 161 kilometers east of Marseille. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are highlights.
