Travelling from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport (NUE): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when planning your flight from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport (NUE).
Nuremberg Airport is located in Nuremberg. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to NUE, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak 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 stay on schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to NUE departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kms (25 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to NUE flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're in a 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 Nuremberg Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near NUE and fast-forward to bedtime:
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To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Nuremberg Airport flight.
Getting from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to central Nuremberg
Nuremberg Airport to central Nuremberg is roughly 3 miles. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 2 hours if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport is £187. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £483. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to NUE, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Chicago to Nuremberg Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Chicago to NUE.
Find the best deal on a flight from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport (NUE). August is when most people travel to Nuremberg. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
When booking your Chicago to NUE plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Nuremberg, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Nuremberg
After booking your flight from Chicago to Nuremberg Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nuremberg:
Your Nuremberg visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Christkindlesmarkt, Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) and Altstadt.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nuremberg. Around 153 kms (95 miles) away to the south, its best attractions include Münchner Oktoberfest, Marienplatz and Theresienwiese.
Stuttgart is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 161 kms (100 miles) south-west of Nuremberg. No trip is complete without seeing Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
