Flying from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground 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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) taking off from either of these bases.
The average length of a direct Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport flight is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Glacier Park International Airport is located in Kalispell. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Chicago.
The busiest route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA). Take your pick of 9 direct services each week. American Airlines operates a 8:05am departure between ORD and FCA.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to FCA.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) take off from this terminal.
United Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport departing from ORD.
United Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from ORD to FCA.
United Airlines takes the lead in punctuality. A dependable 85.19% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
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When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near FCA and hit the pillow fast:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Glacier Park International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Enterprise or Budget and explore beyond Kalispell's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport flight.
The street address for FCA is 4170 Highway 2 East.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Currently, ر.ق. 496 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 970. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to FCA.
The best month for picking up cheap Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to go to Kalispell. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Chicago to FCA flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kalispell to range from 7ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -17ºC and 1ºC.
More about Kalispell
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kalispell right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Kalispell when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Flathead National Forest followed by Conrad Mansion and North Star Park.
Explore more of the United States
Kalispell has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres west of Kalispell, a visit to Spokane will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Spokane Falls (Upper Falls), Riverside State Park and Riverside State Park - Equestrian Campground and Day-Use.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, consider Spokane Valley, about 241 kilometres west of Kalispell. Nodland Cellars, Bead Lake Loop and Appleway Trail are highlights.
