Travelling from Chicago to Chengdu: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Chengdu. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Touch down in Chengdu at Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Chicago to Chengdu flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chengdu
To pick up cheap Chicago to Chengdu flights, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Chicago to Chengdu flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
ORD is around 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chicago to Chengdu? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
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)
Break up your Chicago to Chengdu flight with a stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). A main stopover between Chicago Midway International Airport and Chengdu, it's a good opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to Chengdu:
78% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Chengdu, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
After your flight from Chicago to Chengdu has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is approximately 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
After your flight from Chicago to Chengdu, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CTU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The address for Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
April is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Chengdu. To escape the crowds, go to Chengdu in January.
Lock in a Chicago to Chengdu ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chengdu to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Chengdu around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
Start your Chengdu trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Chengdu, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are essential stops on your Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Chengdu, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to tick off its leading sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Tianshui is another standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without a visit to 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.
