Chicago to Zaventem (ORD–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–BRU 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 7h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 60 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 | 781 | 8h05 | Star Alliance | AC, LX, OS, SN | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | – | 7h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| EK Emirates | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→BRU | MKE→BRU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | – |
| Flight time | 7h 26m | 7h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Zaventem.
US passport holders enter Belgium and the entire Schengen area visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The 90-day clock is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
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.
The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.
ORD–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to BRU
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to BRU ranges from 7 hours 26 minutes to 8 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,148 miles (6,675 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).