Chicago to Adelaide (ORD–ADL) — 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 5 hubs
DOH Doha 28h 44m B6MHQR → WB Doha (DOH) to Adelaide flights
DXB Dubai 33h EK → EK Dubai (DXB) to Adelaide flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 40h 51m CACZ → CZQF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Adelaide flights
SFO San Francisco ~22h 47m AAACAY → San Francisco (SFO) to Adelaide flights
HKG Hong Kong ~26h 1m CX → Hong Kong (HKG) to Adelaide flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Adelaide
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+14.5h ahead

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

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All flights from Adelaide (ADL) Adelaide to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
SFO ~22h 47m HKG ~26h 1m DOH ~28h 44m DXB ~33h 0m CAN ~40h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
268
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
ORD → ADL
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
ADL → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
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
+14.5h
Adelaide is 14.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ADL: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8.5:00 AM (next day) in Adelaide.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before boarding. Apply through the Australian ETA app (subclass 601). The ETA costs AUD 20, is valid for 12 months with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

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

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Adelaide route.
Route details
Time difference+14.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ADL
Full nameAdelaide International Airport
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ADL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Dubai and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Adelaide is 14.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
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 Hamad, Dubai and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.