Flying from Manas International Airport (FRU) to Chicago: what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is 11 hours behind Bishkek, where Manas International Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from FRU to Chicago.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from FRU to Chicago with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
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If you have a passport from Kyrgyzstan, you will need an embassy visa to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Manas International Airport to Chicago for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're traveling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
FRU is about 17 miles from central Bishkek. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manas International Airport (FRU) to Chicago
$465 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Manas International Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $912. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FRU to Chicago, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the center of Chicago takes about 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 25 miles away.
It takes around 54 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Manas International Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 12 miles from the center of Chicago. After your flight from Manas International Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 46 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to MDW. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from FRU to Chicago at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Manas International Airport to Chicago. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Manas International Airport to Chicago, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 59ºF to 84ºF.
Search for cheap flights from FRU to Chicago in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºF and 37ºF on average.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Manas International Airport to Chicago:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are popular attractions which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
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