Travelling from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Chicago: what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is 6 hours behind Gdansk, where Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from GDN to Chicago.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from GDN to Chicago. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
If you hold a passport from Poland, you will need an ETA to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
GDN is about 14 kilometres from central Gdansk. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 53 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to GDN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Chicago
$480 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago. A return flight starts from $623. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for flight tickets from GDN to Chicago. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 54 minutes.
Book a hotel near ORD if you have a late flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chicago. Following your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take about 46 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from GDN to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month for flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chicago in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from GDN to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Chicago, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Chicago travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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