Travelling from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to ALC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Chicago to ALC with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and ALC include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to ALC flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
76% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel close to ALC if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, central Alicante is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is $438. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $831. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to ALC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
December is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Alicante based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Chicago to ALC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Alicante
After booking your flight from Chicago to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alicante:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Alicante when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Plaza de Espana followed by Castle of Santa Barbara and Playa del Postiguet.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Alicante, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 241 kilometres northwest to Cuenca to tick off its leading sights. From Hanging Houses of Cuenca to Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.
