Travelling from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) departing from either of these.
The average length of a direct Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Valparaiso (where Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport is located) and Chicago share the UTC-5 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services each week. You can travel from ORD to VPS on American Airlines's 7:15am departure.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Chicago to VPS.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) can be booked from this terminal.
When departing from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport with American Airlines.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to VPS.
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
74.85% of flights departing from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Think about setting out from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can book a direct Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) plane ticket with departures from here.
Get on your direct flight from Chicago to VPS with Allegiant Air. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of MDW.
Allegiant Air attracts the most bookings on the MDW to VPS route.
Allegiant Air has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Chicago Midway International Airport and Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to VPS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
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Grab a Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport rental car and explore Valparaiso and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport is $62. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $130. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to VPS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Valparaiso based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Valparaiso is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Chicago to VPS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Valparaiso
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Valparaiso right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport:
Don't leave Valparaiso without visiting its top attractions. Discovery Dive World deserves a spot on your to-do list.
Explore more of the United States
Valparaiso will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres north of Valparaiso, a visit to Montgomery will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Civil Rights Memorial, Natl memorial for peace and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Valparaiso, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at National Infantry Museum and Soldier Centre, The National Infantry Museum and Columbus Collective Museums.
