Travelling from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Bangkok. Check out your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when organising your flight from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Chicago is 12 hours behind Bangkok. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Your flight from Bangkok to ORD won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Bangkok to ORD that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BKK and ORD include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Don Mueang International Airport and ORD:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can reach DMK from central Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 27 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Bangkok to ORD flight? Relax in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
66.48% of flights departing Don Mueang International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near ORD and turn out the lights sooner:
Pick up an O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
Central Chicago is around 26 kilometres from O'Hare International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport is Rs135,147. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs248,192. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to ORD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Bangkok to ORD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). August is when most people travel to Chicago. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
When booking your Bangkok to ORD flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to O'Hare International Airport:
Your Chicago trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chicago. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
Milwaukee is another standout destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres north of Chicago. No journey is complete without visiting Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
