Travelling from Chicago to Singapore: what you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Singapore departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Hop off your plane in Singapore at Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to Singapore, 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 travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you have a passport from United States and are travelling to Singapore for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from Chicago to Singapore.
Flying from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Chicago to Singapore with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Haneda Airport (HND)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 54 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Singapore? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Chicago to Singapore, check out these options when leaving from O'Hare International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Haneda Airport (HND)
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 46 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to Singapore:
Arriving in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Changi International Airport (SIN) is around 21 kilometres from central Singapore. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chicago to Singapore. Book one of these accommodation options near SIN instead:
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Central Singapore is approximately 19 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP). Once your flight from Chicago to Singapore has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 23 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 24 minutes.
There are some cosy hotels where you can make a pit stop near XSP. Kick back after your flight from Chicago to Singapore at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Singapore
ر.ق. 1,485 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Singapore. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 3,137. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Chicago to Singapore, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Chicago to Singapore is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to show the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Best time to go to Singapore
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Singapore. To escape the crowds, go to Singapore in February.
Schedule your flight from Chicago to Singapore for May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Singapore around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Singapore
After booking your flight from Chicago to Singapore, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Singapore:
Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Singapore to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Universal Studios Singapore.
Complete your Singapore trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Chicago to Singapore to track down amazing deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need to drive in Singapore, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
