Traveling from Chicago to Houghton County Airport (CMX): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Houghton County Airport (CMX) jetting off from either of these bases.
Take off on a direct Chicago to Houghton County Airport flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Hancock is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Houghton County Airport is located in Hancock.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Houghton County Airport (CMX) is the most popular route. There are 16 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with United Airlines at 9:35pm. Choose the first ORD to CMX departure operated by United Airlines at 11:40am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to CMX, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Houghton County Airport (CMX) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When taking off from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Houghton County Airport with United Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between ORD and CMX is United Airlines.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is United Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 67.5% of the time.
Located around 40 kilometers from the center of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Houghton County Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kilometers from central Chicago. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to CMX flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometers from central Chicago. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Chicago to Houghton County Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Houghton County Airport (CMX)
Get off your flight from Chicago to Houghton County Airport and hop into your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option a quick drive from CMX, stay at Ramada by Wyndham Hancock Waterfront.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Houghton County Airport (CMX)
Currently, $193 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Houghton County Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $248. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to CMX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Houghton County Airport (CMX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Hancock. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Houghton County Airport (CMX), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Chicago to CMX plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hancock to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Houghton County Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Hancock
Start your Hancock trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Houghton County Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
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Explore more of the United States
You've seen Hancock, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 306 kilometers south to Green Bay to tick off its must-visit sights. From Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame to St James Park and Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Center, your itinerary will be busy.
Duluth is another essential stop in the United States and is around 274 kilometers west of Hancock. No journey is complete without dropping by Skyline Parkway, Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Glensheen Estate.
