Travelling from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
Pres Ibanez Airport is located in Punta Arenas. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to PUQ.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kms (25 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using 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 journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to PUQ flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
77.88% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're going 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 Pres Ibanez Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport. Hospedaje Isla Magdalena and Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ are great options near PUQ.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Pres Ibanez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, MITTA RENT A CAR or Avis to explore Punta Arenas and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
£243 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport. Return flights start from £527. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to PUQ if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ). July is the busiest month to visit Punta Arenas. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in May.
The warmest month in Punta Arenas is February, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Lock in your Chicago to PUQ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport in July when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Punta Arenas
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Punta Arenas:
Plaza de Armas and Seno Otoway Penguin Colony are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Punta Arenas to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mirador Cerro De La Cruz.
Explore more of Chile
Puerto Natales is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Punta Arenas. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Into the Wild Patagonia Expeditions, Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Cueva del Milodon.
Next? Set off for Estancia Yendegaia. It's roughly 241 kms (150 miles) south-east of Punta Arenas and home to highlights like Yendegaia National Park.
