Brasília to Chicago (BSB–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MIA Miami 12h 29m G3 → AAACAS Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 12h 53m G3 → AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
GRU São Paulo 13h 4m AFAMAR → UA São Paulo (GRU) to Chicago flights
PTY Tocumen 13h 11m ADCMG3 → BRCM Tocumen (PTY) to Chicago flights
BOG Bogota 14h 25m AVG3 → AVG3 Bogota (BOG) to Chicago flights
LIS Lisbon 22h 28m ADEKEY → B6TP Lisbon (LIS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Brasília to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BSB and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BSB Routes ORD Routes BSB Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BSB to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MIA ~12h 29m MCO ~12h 53m GRU ~13h 4m PTY ~13h 11m BOG ~14h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
458
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BSB → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → BSB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Chicago is 2 hours behind Brasília.
BSB: -03 · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Brasília, it's 4:00 PM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. Brazil is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so ESTA is not available. The B1/B2 visa is typically issued with 10-year validity and allows stays of up to 180 days per visit. Interviews at a U.S. consulate in Brazil are required as part of the application.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from ORD

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.

Chicago Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BSB–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brasília to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BSB
Full namePresidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
IATA / ICAOBSB / SBBR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr15.0M
Elevation3,497 ft / 1,066 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BSB to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Orlando and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 2 hours behind Brasília.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BSB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Orlando and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.