Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Chicago: what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6. The city is six hours behind Madeira, where Madeira Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your FNC to Chicago flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from FNC to Chicago, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Madeira to FNC takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near FNC. Whether you have an early flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of all flights departing from Madeira Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Chicago
The best price we've seen for a one-way Madeira Airport to Chicago flight is P26,538. The cheapest price for a return flight is P74,217. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from FNC to Chicago, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Madeira Airport to Chicago ticket.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FNC to Chicago by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Save money on your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 27 kilometers. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Booking your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your flight from FNC to Chicago can help you get the lowest rate.
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 16 kilometers from the centre of Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Following your FNC to Chicago flight, unwind at a hotel close to MDW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Chicago Midway International Airport can be found at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago has touched down. Central Chicago is about 145 kilometers from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours when travelling by public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, choose a hotel close to RFD. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your FNC to Chicago flight:
If you're looking for a particular make or model, booking early increases your chances of getting your first choice. Secure your ride from RFD at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport's official address is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
July is the busiest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Chicago. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chicago in January.
Book a Madeira Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from FNC to Chicago around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Madeira Airport to Chicago, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are leading attractions which should feature on every Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometers away to the southeast, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 257 kilometers southeast of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
