Travelling from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Brussels. Brussels Airport (BRU) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) out of here.
The average length of a direct Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight is 8 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Brussels. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago.
Choose from 7 direct flights a week between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 10:10am departure from BRU to ORD.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Brussels to ORD.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Take the express route from Brussels Airport (BRU). Direct flights from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) operate from here.
When leaving from BRU, you can take a direct flight from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport with United Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between BRU and ORD is United.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is United. Its services arrive as planned 73.33% of the time.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Brussels to ORD that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between BRU and ORD include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, data shows 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and ORD:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
On public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Brussels South Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to ORD flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78%.
About Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
Central Chicago is around 27 kilometres from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
At the moment, $865 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,134. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Brussels to ORD, book your plane ticket six months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring cheap Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Find a cheap flight from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Chicago. July is when most people book flights from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Brussels to ORD plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Brussels to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are leading attractions which should be on any good Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 290 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
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