Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago is two hours behind Sao Paulo and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Choose from ten weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 21:45 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Chicago (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 81.67% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier for GRU to ORD flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between GRU and ORD include:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is Rs63,903. A return plane ticket right now is Rs138,635. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRU to ORD.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from GRU to ORD.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near GRU. Whether you have an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Reserve a hotel close to ORD if you're catching a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and see more of Chicago and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to explore Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GRU to ORD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without a visit to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.