Flying from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to MVD, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting away during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to MVD even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Miami International Airport (MIA) is an option when leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
70% of flights taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport with a stop at Miami International Airport (MIA). A main stopover between Chicago Midway International Airport and MVD, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
MDW is around 16 kilometers from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to MVD flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometers from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Carrasco International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from RFD land at their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Consider booking a hotel close to MVD if you have a late flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Chicago to Carrasco International Airport flight.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
From Carrasco International Airport, central Montevideo is around 23 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
P26,934 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport. Return flights start from P58,579. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to MVD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport (MVD). March is the peak month for travel to Montevideo. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
When booking your Chicago to MVD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Montevideo
Start your Montevideo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Carrasco International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Montevideo trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Museo del Futbol, Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay you'll want to see. Around 97 kilometers east of Montevideo, a visit to Maldonado will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Playa Mansa, Playa Pinares and Laguna del Diario.
Mercedes is another sought-after destination in Uruguay and is around 257 kilometers northwest of Montevideo. No journey is complete without visiting Espacio Memoria, Catedral de Mercedes and Playa Vivero Los Arrayanes.
