Zaventem to Chicago (BRU–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BRU–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 4,148 miles in approximately 8h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX, OS, SN | 7 | 78X | 8h45 | – | Star Alliance | AC, LX, OS, SN |
| QR Qatar Airways | 3 | 77L | 8h09-8h24 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 1 | 74Y | 9h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→ORD | LGG→ORD | AMS→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 46 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | 11 | 45 |
| Flight time | 8h 9m | 7h 50m | 8h 19m |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CEST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Belgian passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD $21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry. An e-passport with a machine-readable chip is mandatory.
The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.
Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
BRU–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to ORD
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BRU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to ORD ranges from 8 hours 9 minutes to 10 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,148 miles (6,675 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).