Flying from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK). Explore the options for taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Nantucket is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Nantucket Memorial Airport is located in Nantucket.
Your flight from Chicago to ACK won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) leave from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline operates services from ORD.
Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines from ORD to ACK.
Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Chicago to ACK flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
77.88% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kms (85 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ACK:
The address for ACK is 30 Macy Lane.
Getting from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to central Nantucket
Nantucket Memorial Airport is about 3 miles from central Nantucket. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport is £84. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £177. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to ACK, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)
February is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Nantucket based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Chicago to ACK plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nantucket to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nantucket
Start your Nantucket trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Nantucket Memorial Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Nantucket when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Cisco Beach followed by Nantucket Island and Siasconset.
Explore more of the United States
Nantucket is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 145 kms (90 miles) north-west of Nantucket, a visit to Boston will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Quincy Market.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for Worcester, roughly 177 kms (110 miles) north-west of Nantucket. Worcester Art Museum, Redemption Rock Brewing and Union Station are key reasons to visit.
