Flying from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport (BLI): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport (BLI). Explore your options for setting off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.
Bellingham is two hours behind Chicago. Bellingham International Airport is located in Bellingham, which follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to BLI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
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 keep to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to BLI flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
The address for MDW is 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 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Bellingham International 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 without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near BLI instead:
Pick up a Bellingham International Airport rental car and explore Bellingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Alamo and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Bellingham International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find BLI at 4255 Mitchell Way.
Getting from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to central Bellingham
Bellingham International Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Bellingham. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport is $581. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $837. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to BLI if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Chicago to Bellingham International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to Bellingham. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport (BLI), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Chicago to BLI flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bellingham to range from 12ºC to 25ºC.
February has temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bellingham
Start your Bellingham trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Bellingham International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Bellingham trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Marine Life Centre, Fairhaven Historic District and Whatcom Falls Park.
Explore more of the United States
Bellingham will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 137 kilometres south of Bellingham, a visit to Seattle will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Tacoma, roughly 177 kilometres south of Bellingham. LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park are the start of reasons to visit.
