Flights from Chicago to Cancun

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Chicago to Cancun flights land at Cancun International Airport from where you can get shuttle buses or taxis into the city center. Many hotels also offer their own transfer services. Once you've reached your hotel and had time to enjoy a refreshing drink, head to the Kulkulkan Boulevard. Enjoy a stroll in the sun then choose your favorite stretch of beach in preparation for a lazy few hours spent swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing. Also in Cancun, you should:

• Spend some time at Chichen Itza. Designated one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World" by UNESCO it was the largest city built by the Mayans.
• Visit the Interactive Aquarium of Cancun where you can get up close to rays, sharks, and starfish.
• Swim with huge whale sharks off the island of Holbox.
• Take a day trip to the Isla Contoy National Park, an important nesting place for seabirds.
• Head downtown for cocktails in a lively salsa club once the sun has gone down.

Accommodation is divided between two distinct areas. Many resort-style hotels are found on Cancun Island, separated from the mainland by two bridges, while an eclectic mix of accommodation types to suit all budgets can be found in modern downtown Cancun. To get the best deal on your hotel in Cancun we recommend reserving rooms when you book your flights from Chicago to Cancun.

If you choose to rent a car in Cancun you can travel easily between the mainland and island as well as getting out of the city to explore further afield. Collect your car when Chicago to Cancun flights land and head along the coast to Tulum a fascinating Mayan site that overlooks the Caribbean.