Orlando from Chicago, 16 – 18 Oct: £616 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop on Frontier, ORD to MCO in 2h 57m
- $280 per person, $10 under the typical $290 on this route
- Breakfast included at a hotel rated 8 from 4,289 reviews
The catch: You land just after midnight, so this is really a Saturday and Sunday, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if the two of you want one big park day on a short budget; skip it if you want a slow, unhurried vacation.
Worth it if a short, park-heavy weekend suits you: $817 for two covers nonstop Frontier flights at $560 plus 2 nights at Springhill Suites, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Marriott Village at $257, taxes and fees included. You leave O'Hare on Friday, Oct 16 at 8:11 PM, land at MCO after 2h 57m in the air and stay through Sunday, Oct 18, 2026. Checked bags, resort fees and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£616 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £422 |
| Springhill Suites, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Marriott Village, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £194 |
| The total, before you go | £616 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£211 per person, return
£422 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 57m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 8:11 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 12:08 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £211 | nonstop | 2h 57m |
| Frontier | £234 | 1 stop | 10h 35m |
| Frontier | £234 | 1 stop | 9h 18m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 03:16 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $280 per person, the nonstop fare is $10 below the typical $290 on this route, about 3% under the median of 29 earlier checks. The lowest we've seen was $253, so this isn't a record low, but it's a fair price for a nonstop. The weather looks good for the days you'll actually spend there. Friday hits 92°F with a 66% chance of drizzle, but you'll be on the plane that evening. Saturday is overcast at 81°F with a 9% chance of rain, and Sunday reaches 79°F with a 16% chance. October also brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, so one full day gets you seasonal food and evening events on top of the rides. The trip is well worth it for the two of you if you want a quick change of scene without a vacation day.
The kind of trip this is
This is a fast theme-park weekend: fly out after work Friday, spend Saturday at one park and keep Sunday loose for a second park, the outlets or the river. It suits a couple or two friends who like a busy pace and don't mind a late arrival. The hotel includes breakfast, so you can get out early, and the October festival adds a food angle to the rides.
Weather in Orlando, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 79–92°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 92 °F | 76 °F | 66% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 81 °F | 73 °F | 9% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 79 °F | 73 °F | 16% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Our best-value pick is Springhill Suites, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Marriott Village at $257 for the stay ($129 a night). It's rated 8 from 4,289 reviews, breakfast is included and the room has two double beds and a pool view. Lake Buena Vista is a short shuttle from Disney and has lower rates. The heads-up is that this rate has no free cancellation. Our top-rated pick is Barefoot'n Resort Kissimmee Orlando, rated 8.8 from 257 reviews, at $348 for the stay ($174 a night). It's room only and is in Celebration. Our budget pick is Avanti International Resort at $259 for the stay ($130 a night), rated 7.6 from 8,783 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation, and it puts you in the Universal Orlando area, within walking distance of Universal's parks.
Springhill Suites, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Marriott Village
£194 for 2 nights, two guests · £97 a night
See roomsBarefoot'n Resort Kissimmee Orlando
£262 for 2 nights, two guests · £131 a night
See roomsAvanti International Resort
£195 for 2 nights, two guests · £98 a night
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Where in Orlando
- Walt Disney World Resort: On-site hotels with early park entry and free transport.
- Lake Buena Vista: Hotels a short shuttle from Disney with lower rates.
- Universal Orlando area: Walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe.
- International Drive: Central strip with outlet malls, restaurants and attractions.
- Kissimmee: Vacation villas with private pools for larger families.
What to do in Orlando
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom on Saturday night
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park, walkable from the Universal Orlando area
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase during the Food & Wine Festival
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River on Sunday
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 2h 57m nonstop |
| Distance | 993 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £422 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Springhill Suites, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Marriott Village) | £194 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,008 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Chicago to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £211 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £191 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £219 |
| Price checks | 29 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Orlando.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- The Frontier nonstop leaves O'Hare at 8:11 PM and takes 2h 57m to cover 993 miles.
- Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $817 total.
- Of the three hotels, only Avanti International Resort offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you want a quick park weekend. The nonstop costs $280 per person, $10 below the typical $290, and the forecast for Saturday and Sunday looks mild. The catch is that you arrive late Friday night.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $817 for two, all in: $560 for the flights and $257 for 2 nights at Springhill Suites, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Marriott Village, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, resort fees and spending money aren't included. With $520 for spending, the weekend comes to $1,337.
What is the weather like?
Friday reaches 92°F with a 66% chance of drizzle. Saturday is overcast at 81°F with a 9% chance of rain. Sunday reaches 79°F with a 16% chance of drizzle. Lows stay between 73°F and 76°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full park day and a lighter Sunday. You leave O'Hare at 8:11 PM Friday and land just after midnight, so pick one park for Saturday rather than trying to do several.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from ORD to MCO, you'll pay in US dollars, and Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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