São Paulo to Chicago/Waukegan (GRU–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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São Paulo to Chicago/Waukegan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,260 mi 9h 36m nonstop -2h behind

GRU–UGN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · UGN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
Distance & Flight Time
5,260 mi / 8,465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 36m gate to gate.
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.

Getting to GRU

CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.

GRU–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance5,260 mi / 8,465 km
Flight time9h 36m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Waukegan National Airport take about 9h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 5,260 miles.
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GRU to UGN

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Waukegan National Airport (UGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GRU to UGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to UGN is about 9 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,260 miles (8,465 km).