Travelling from Chicago to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT): What you need to know
Grand Junction is one hour behind Chicago. Grand Junction Regional Airport is located in Grand Junction, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to GJT.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
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The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Grand Junction Regional Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near GJT and hit the lights earlier:
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Chicago to Grand Junction Regional Airport flight.
The street address for GJT is 2828 Walker Field Road, Suite 211.
Getting from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to central Grand Junction
Grand Junction Regional Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Grand Junction. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)
$243 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Grand Junction Regional Airport. A return flight starts from $381. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to GJT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Grand Junction. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Chicago to GJT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Grand Junction, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Grand Junction Regional Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Grand Junction
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You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Grand Junction when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Wildlife viewing area followed by Museum of the West and Audubon Nature Preserve.
Explore more of the United States
Grand Junction has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres northwest of Grand Junction, a visit to Provo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Rock Canyon, Rock Canyon Park and Rock Canyon.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Farmington, about 274 kilometres south of Grand Junction. Animas River, Farmington Museum and Museum of Navajo Art & Culture are among the biggest draws.
