Traveling from Chicago to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when searching for a flight from Chicago to Sofia Airport (SOF).
Sofia Airport is located in Sofia. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to SOF, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to SOF leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
ORD is around 40 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Sofia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kilometers from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to SOF flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometers from central Chicago. Driving from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Sofia Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider booking a hotel close to SOF if you have a late flight from Chicago to Sofia Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Chicago to Sofia Airport flight.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, central Sofia is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city center by car.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sofia Airport (SOF)
$270 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Sofia Airport. A return flight starts from $521. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to SOF, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Save money on your flight from Chicago to Sofia Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Sofia Airport (SOF)
April is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Sofia Airport (SOF), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Sofia based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Chicago to SOF plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Sofia Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Sofia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sofia right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Sofia Airport:
Free Sofia Tour and Boyana Church are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Sofia to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Historical Museum.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sofia. Around 129 kilometers away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute.
Stara Zagora is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 193 kilometers east of Sofia. No journey is complete without dropping by Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park.
