Travelling from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): What you need to know
Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Your flight from Chicago to LOS won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Chicago to LOS that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between ORD and LOS include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes by 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.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). It's a key transfer point for flights from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) out of Chicago Midway International Airport.
Using 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.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to LOS flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At RFD, that figure is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LOS and turn in quicker:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight.
Getting from Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Lagos. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Right now, $830 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,274. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to LOS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). January is the most popular month to visit Lagos. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Lagos is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Chicago to LOS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport in August when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Lagos
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lagos:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Lagos when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Old Lagos Prison (Freedom Park) followed by Freedom Park Lagos and Kalakuta Republic Museum.
Explore more of Nigeria
Ibadan is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lagos. Around 113 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.
Benin City is another well-known destination in Nigeria and is around 257 kilometres east of Lagos. No journey is complete without experiencing Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden.
