Traveling from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport (CUL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when searching for a flight from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport (CUL).
The timezone in Culiacan is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Chicago. Culiacan International Airport is located in Culiacan.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Chicago to CUL. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away 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. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to CUL even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) is an option when departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Traveling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your flight from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport with a stop at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). A major connection between Chicago Midway International Airport and CUL, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to CUL flight:
77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street 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 by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometers or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Culiacan International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
Consider booking a hotel near CUL if you have a late flight from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
$95 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport. A return flight starts from $268. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to CUL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport (CUL). July is when most people travel to Culiacan. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
When booking your Chicago to CUL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Culiacan, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Culiacan
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Culiacan International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Culiacan:
Cumbres Iztacihuatl Park and paseo del río Sinaloa Park are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Culiacan to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Monte Carlo Park.
Explore more of Mexico
Mazatlan is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Culiacan. Around 193 kilometers away to the south-east, its best attractions include Malecón, Old Mazatlan and Malecon.
Around 193 kilometers north-west of Culiacan, Los Mochis is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Prado del Sur Park, Jardín Botánico Benjamin Francis Johnston and Los Naranjos Park.