Travelling from Chicago to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Cork Airport (ORK) flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Cork Airport is located in Cork. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Chicago to ORK. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like August? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Chicago to ORK leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Cork Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Cork Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and ORK are:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 21 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to ORK:
About Cork Airport (ORK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORK if you're taking a late flight from Chicago to Cork Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Cork. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cork Airport (ORK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Cork Airport is $630. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,071. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Chicago to ORK, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Chicago to Cork Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Locking in a cheap ticket from Chicago to ORK is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Personalise your trip using filters. Adjust the number of stops, total duration, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from Chicago to Cork Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Cork Airport (ORK)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Cork. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Cork Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Lock in your flight from Chicago to ORK for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cork to range from 10ºC to 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Cork Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cork
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cork right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Cork Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Cork is to check out its popular attractions. Some highlights include Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Complete your Cork trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Chicago to Cork Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Cork. Check out the exclusive deals and instantly compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.