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Flights from Santa Cruz to Chicago

Need cheap flights from Santa Cruz to Chicago? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.
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Route details

7098 km
Distance

Weather now

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+48°F
Clear sky

Airports

DPA
52km
ORD
25km
PWK
35km

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Flight prices from Santa Cruz to Chicago

You can usually book a return flight from Santa Cruz to Chicago for that amount:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Santa Cruz to Chicago flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Is Chicago an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Santa Cruz to Chicago with other routes:
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Direct flights from Santa Cruz to Chicago

We could not found any direct flights to Chicago, if you are flying from Santa Cruz. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (USA).
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Airports in Chicago and Santa Cruz

Chicago has 5 airports and Santa Cruz has 2 airports.
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DuPage Airport (DPA)
52 km from Chicago city center.
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx
25 km from Chicago city center.
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~55 min.
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Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
35 km from Chicago city center.
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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
http://www.flychicago.com/midway/
14 km from Chicago city center.
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~15 min.
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~35 min.
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Chicago Merrill C Meigs (CGX)
3 km from Chicago city center.
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Which airport in Chicago is better?

The closest airport to Chicago city center is Chicago Merrill C Meigs (CGX) with 3 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), trip will take 55 min.

Things to do in Chicago

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Chicago:
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Planning a trip from Santa Cruz to Chicago? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Chicago looks currently:
Today, 23 November
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+48°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
36 %
Mon, 24 November
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+50°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
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Tue, 25 November
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+50°F
Rain
4 m/s
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Wed, 26 November
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+41°F
Rain
8 m/s
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Thu, 27 November
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Clear sky
7 m/s
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+32°F
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5 m/s
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Rain
9 m/s
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11 m/s
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Tue, 02 December
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Broken clouds
10 m/s
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Wed, 03 December
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5 m/s
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Thu, 04 December
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5 m/s
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Fri, 05 December
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+36°F
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6 m/s
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Sat, 06 December
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Sun, 07 December
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FAQ

Flying from Santa Cruz to Chicago? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Chicago?
Chicago is served by 5 airports: DuPage Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago Merrill C Meigs. The nearest airport is Chicago Merrill C Meigs located 3 km away.
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How far is it between Santa Cruz and Chicago by plane?
Chicago is around 7098 km away from Santa Cruz.
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What is the flight time from Santa Cruz to Chicago?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Santa Cruz to Chicago.
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How good the weather is in Chicago?
The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +25°F. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of +75°F. Right now it is +48°F and Clear sky in Chicago.
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Is there a direct connection between Santa Cruz and Chicago?
No, there are no direct flights to Chicago if you are flying from Santa Cruz.
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Chicago guide

Chicago themes

This is what Chicago is known for:
Nightlife
Urbanism
Architecture
Family
Food

Location

Chicago is located in USA, 7098 km away from Santa Cruz:

Chicago time zone

Chicago jest o 2 godziny za Santa Cruz, gdzie teraz jest 20:29
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20:29 (-4 -04)
Time in Chicago right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both Santa Cruz and Chicago have the same currency: United States Dollar.
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Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.
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Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
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Safety

Some areas of Chicago might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.
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Air Quality

Chicago generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.
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