Cheap Flights from Salina (SLN) to Chicago (CHIA)

Travelling from Salina Regional Airport (SLN) to Chicago: what you need to know

• Jump on a direct flight from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 5 minutes.

• Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Salina (the location of Salina Regional Airport).

• The most popular route is from Salina Regional Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take your pick of seven weekly services between these two airports. United Airlines offers a 09:30 departure between SLN and ORD.

• For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SLN to Chicago flight.

• Travelling during a peak month such as February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

• Direct Salina Regional Airport to Chicago tickets are available for booking. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is where you'll be landing.

• Book your seat with United Airlines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago.

• SLN is about 6 kms (4 miles) from central Salina. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.

• Planning to catch an early flight from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SLN:

  • Baymont by Wyndham Salina

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Salina

  • Holiday Inn Salina by IHG

• 69% of flights departing from Salina Regional Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Salina Regional Airport (SLN) to Chicago

• £69 is currently the best price for a one-way Salina Regional Airport to Chicago flight. Return plane tickets start at £137. These prices may change depending on availability.

• To find cheap flights from SLN to Chicago, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

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Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

• Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Chicago. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.

• Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

• If you're coming in on a late flight from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport

  • Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport-Rosemont

• Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your flight from SLN to Chicago.

• You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

• Once your flight from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

• If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 30 minutes or so.

• Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your SLN to Chicago flight:

  • Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport S by IHG

  • Carlton Inn Midway

  • Skylark Motel

• Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at MDW can land you a better rate.

• Chicago Midway International Airport is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

• Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 145 kms (90 miles) from the centre of Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago.

• Public transport can take you there in roughly 2 hours.

• Check in to a hotel close to RFD and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late SLN to Chicago flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these stays bring comfort closer to you:

  • OYO Hotel at Chicago Rockford International Airport, IL

  • Hotel Weston

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Rockford South

• Rental companies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so reserve your ride from RFD well ahead of your flight from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.

• Chicago Rockford International Airport's official address is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

• January is the quietest month for flights from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

• The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Salina Regional Airport to Chicago plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

• January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SLN to Chicago around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

• Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile

  • Warwick Allerton Chicago

  • The Whitehall Hotel - BW Premier Collection

• There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are popular attractions which should be on every Chicago itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

• Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kms (280 miles) away to the southeast, popular attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

• Around 257 kms (160 miles) southeast of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.