Flying from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV): What you need to know
The timezone in Gainesville is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Gainesville Regional Airport is located in Gainesville.
Your flight from Chicago to GNV won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
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76% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GNV instead:
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The street address for GNV is 3400 Northeast 39th Avenue.
Getting from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to central Gainesville
Central Gainesville is around 11 kilometres from Gainesville Regional Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,181 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,436. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to GNV if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). November is the busiest month to travel to Gainesville. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.
When booking your Chicago to GNV plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Gainesville, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 22ºC.
More about Gainesville
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Gainesville right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Gainesville Regional Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The Hippodrome State Theatre, Butterfly Rainforest and Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art are essential stops on your Gainesville itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Gainesville has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south of Gainesville, a trip to Tampa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, head for Orlando, roughly 153 kilometres southeast of Gainesville. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world are key highlights.
