Travelling from Chicago to Madurai Airport (IXM): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Madurai Airport (IXM). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
The timezone in Madurai is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Madurai Airport is located in Madurai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to IXM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to IXM even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Madurai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to IXM flight:
77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Madurai Airport flight:
Flights that leave from RFD touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Madurai Airport (IXM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IXM if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Madurai Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Madurai Airport is ر.ق. 1,679. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 4,086. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to IXM, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Madurai Airport (IXM). Plan your visit to Madurai in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Chicago to IXM flight ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madurai to range from 25ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Madurai Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC.
More about Madurai
After booking your flight from Chicago to Madurai Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madurai:
Meenakshi Amman Temple and Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Madurai to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu.
Explore more of India
Madurai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south of Madurai, a trip to Tirunelveli will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Coimbatore is another essential stop in India and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Madurai. No trip is complete without experiencing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
