Travelling from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM): What you need to know
Chicago and Tampico (where General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
Your flight from Chicago to TAM won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Going away during a peak month like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can 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 a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to TAM. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
ORD is about 27 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a popular option between Chicago Midway International Airport and TAM.
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to TAM flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find MDW 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 airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Make catching an early Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down when they should. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near TAM instead:
Getting from General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM) to central Tampico
From General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport, central Tampico is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM)
Right now, P6,965 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P18,776. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to TAM, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM). Visit Tampico in November for a quieter experience.
When booking your Chicago to TAM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tampico, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Tampico
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tampico:
La Cueva Pintada and Plaza de Armas Tampico are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Tampico travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Rueda de Tampico.
Explore more of Mexico
Ciudad Victoria is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tampico. Around 209 kilometers away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pinacoteca De Tamaulipas and Ciudad Victoria Cathedral.
Pachuca de Soto is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 257 kilometers south of Tampico. No journey is complete without visiting Cristo Rey, Mirador Cristo Rey and Bioparque Convivencia Pachuca.
