Flying from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), the main airport in Chicago. Search for flights from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) that leave from this terminal.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport flight.
Champaign's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Chicago. University of Illinois Willard Airport is located in Champaign.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with American Airlines at 8:26pm. Choose the first ORD to CMI departure with American Airlines at 9:40am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to CMI, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Go straight to your destination from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Direct flights from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) can be booked from here.
When departing from ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport with American Airlines.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to CMI.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 68.38% of its services arriving on schedule.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
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You'll find CMI at One Airport Road.
Getting from University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to central Champaign
Central Champaign is around 11 kilometres from University of Illinois Willard Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
$292 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport. Return flights start from $291. These prices may change based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. June is the quietest month to visit Champaign. November is when most people book flights from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Chicago to CMI plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Champaign to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Champaign
Start your Champaign trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to University of Illinois Willard Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. State Farm Centre, Krannert Art Museum and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top attractions which should be on every Champaign itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Champaign, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 209 kilometres north to Chicago to check off its leading attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of the United States, consider Indianapolis, about 177 kilometres east of Champaign. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are among its highlights.
