Fly to Chicago

On flights to Chicago from Riyadh you will be landing in a city which surprises visitors, from its unexpected beaches to its architecture. It has world-class shopping, and museums that are outstanding in their field.

There are family attractions like the aquarium, and Navy Pier, and luxury hotels such as Trump Tower to cater to the businessman and adventurous holidaymaker alike.

Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to Chicago from Riyadh as there is a range of activities to keep you busy. Chicago's Field Museum is one of the world's leading natural history museums, and is the fictional home of Indiana Jones.

Standing on the south-western shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is split by the Chicago River's two main branches.

Chicago's heart is The Loop, the downtown district where major buildings like the Willis Tower and Stock Exchange stand. Alongside the offices and theatres, you'll find major shops like Macy's.












North of The Loop and across the river is the lively North Side. Here you'll find the Magnificent Mile of shopping, the 100-storey Hancock Observatory, Navy Pier, and art galleries in River North. South of the centre is the Museum Campus district, with attractions including the Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.

Explore the city's impressive buildings, as well as its fine museums, parks, public sculptures, theatres, shopping, food and music. A visit to the Navy Pier with its ferris wheel is a must for those families arriving on flights to Chicago from Riyadh. Shoppers will delight in Chicago's Magnificent Mile, one of America's top shopping streets.

Fly from Dubai

More and more travellers are taking flights to Chicago from Dubai for business, pleasure or as a stopover on journeys to other US destinations. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, a visit to Dubai is the chance to see history in the making.

Dubai boasts dozens of opulent hotels and miles of golden sand to lounge upon, with facilities and attractions to suit the needs of fun-loving families and romantic honeymooners alike, while the shopping, dining and nightlife are first-rate.

There are also many traditional attractions, including some fascinating museums and traditional Emirati houses, labyrinthine souks, and boat rides or walks along the breezy Dubai Creek at the heart of the old city.

Before leaving on flights to Chicago from Dubai, be sure to soak up all the city has to offer. Explore the bustling gold and spice souks north of the creek in the old city centre of Deira. Take an ‘abra’ boat across the creek and go bargain-hunting in Bur Dubai.

A little further south and you come to Sheikh Zayed Road, a multi-lane highway lined with futuristic skyscrapers, including the iconic Emirates Towers and the soaring Burj Khalifa – the tallest man-mad structure ever built at 828 metres high.

At the foot of this giant tower is Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping mall. In addition to a plethora of shops and restaurants, you can savour a truly enthralling dancing fountain display and a huge indoor aquarium and ice rink.

Other attractions to see before travelling on flights to Chicago from Dubai include desert safaris, dining along the beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence, the Arabian souk-themed Madinat Jumeirah, world-class golf courses, aqua parks, nighclubs and skiing on real snow in the Mall of the Emirates.

Chicago Airport

Chicago Airport, known as Chicago O'Hare International Airport or simply O'Hare, is a major airport in northwest Chicago, Illinois. It is the third busiest airport in the world with nearly 65 million passengers passing through it in 2009. It is the world's second busiest airport in terms of flights to Chicago and flights to a multitude of destinations.

Chicago airport is the fourth busiest international gateway in the US with flights to more than 60 foreign destinations. It is operated by the City of Chicago Department of Aviation, associated with an umbrella regional authority.

Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests can make use of the JAL Lounge at Chicago airport.

• Airport Code - ORD
• Airport Name - Chicago O'Hare International
• City - Il
• Country - United States
• Country Abbrev - US
• Time Zone - GMT -6
• Telephone +800 8326352

Fly from Dubai via Abu Dhabi airport

Flights to Chicago from Dubai actually take off from Abu Dhabi Airport, which is a one-hour drive from Dubai and is 20km outside Abu Dhabi. Etihad flights depart from Abu Dhabi Airport’s Terminal 3, our elegant and purpose-built terminal.

For those taking flights to Chicago from Dubai on Diamond First or Pearl Business class, a chauffeur-driven limousine will take you from Dubai if requested in advance. Our Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

• Airport Code - AUH
• Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International
• City - Abu Dhabi
• Country - United Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev - AE
• Time Zone - GMT +4
• Telephone +971 2-5757500