Traveling from Chicago to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Get your vacation planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Riga International Airport (RIX). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Riga is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to RIX.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to RIX with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and RIX include:
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 25 miles from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 12 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to RIX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from the center of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 85 miles or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Chicago to Riga International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from RFD arrive at their destination on schedule 76.19% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Riga International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 7 miles away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city center by car.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$350 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Riga International Airport. Return flights start at $564. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to RIX. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Chicago to Riga International Airport (RIX). July is when most people travel to Riga. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Book a Chicago to RIX plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Riga to range from 55ºF to 79ºF.
January sees temperatures of between 10ºF and 39ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Riga International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Riga
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Riga International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Riga:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are essential stops on your Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Riga. Around 120 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Latvia, head for Ventspils, roughly 95 miles west of Riga. Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park are key reasons to visit.
