Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour 9 minutes. Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago 1 hour behind Grand Rapids.
Each week, there are 108 flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 06:00 United Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight from GRR to ORD is 21:50 with United Airlines.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the GRR - ORD route are:
Nashville International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
$117 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. A return flight starts from $327. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on flight tickets from GRR to ORD, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Travelling from central Grand Rapids to Gerald R. Ford International Airport takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near GRR:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Book a hotel near ORD if you're on a late flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 54 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to explore Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15 ºC and 29 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12 ºC and 3 ºC. Look for flight tickets from GRR to ORD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
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Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Chicago travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
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