Chicago to West Palm Beach (ORD–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,146 mi airlines 52/wk
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Flight Schedule 28 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1616
UA United
B38M
7:10 AM
CDT T1
11:21 AM
EDT
3h 11m
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UA1081
UA United
320
8:45 AM
CDT T1
1:01 PM
EDT
3h 16m
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UA1109
UA United
319
8:50 AM
CDT T1
1:09 PM
EDT
3h 19m
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AA1238
AA American
321
9:51 AM
CDT T3
1:53 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA1252
AA American
319
9:57 AM
CDT T3
1:58 PM
EDT
3h 1m
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UA2342
UA United
739
10:43 AM
CDT T2
3:01 PM
EDT
3h 18m
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AA2475
AA American
738
11:58 AM
CDT T3
4:00 PM
EDT
3h 2m
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AA1398
AA American
738
12:03 PM
CDT T3
4:01 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA2164
AA American
321
1:40 PM
CDT T3
5:43 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA1831
AA American
738
2:07 PM
CDT T3
6:06 PM
EDT
2h 59m
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UA1400
UA United
739
4:18 PM
CDT T1
8:29 PM
EDT
3h 11m
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AS6232
AS Alaska
738
6:00 AM
EDT
8:29 AM
CDT
3h 29m
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AA1073
AA American
321
8:15 AM
EDT
10:46 AM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA561
UA United
739
9:00 AM
EDT
11:26 AM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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UA2244
UA United
739
9:14 AM
EDT
11:45 AM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA1801
UA United
739
12:08 PM
EDT
2:39 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA1630
UA United
738
12:23 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA1046
UA United
319
2:05 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
CDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA1061
UA United
320
2:32 PM
EDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA2164
AA American
321
2:46 PM
EDT
5:17 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA1252
AA American
319
2:50 PM
EDT
5:18 PM
CDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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UA1819
UA United
738
4:10 PM
EDT
6:41 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA1398
AA American
738
5:09 PM
EDT
7:39 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA2333
UA United
739
5:57 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
CDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AS4491
AS Alaska
321
6:46 PM
EDT
9:17 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AS4251
AS Alaska
738
6:55 PM
EDT
9:24 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AS4296
AS Alaska
738
7:04 PM
EDT
9:33 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA1831
AA American
738
7:04 PM
EDT
9:33 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to West Palm Beach
3 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 1,146 mi 2h 58m nonstop +1h ahead 121 1-stop hubs

ORD–PBI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,146 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 121 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–PBI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 29 319, 321, 738 2h58-3h03 80% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 23 319, 320, 739, B38M 3h11-3h19 80% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 6 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (35 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: UA (23 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to PBI direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
96
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
121
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,671
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → PBI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
0%
Return
PBI → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → PBI delays →

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric ORD→PBI MDW→PBI GYY→PBI
Distance from ORD 15 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6 2
Weekly flights 52 4 2
Flight time 2h 58m 2h 22m 2h
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Palm Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
West Palm Beach is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · PBI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,146 mi / 1,844 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m to 3h 19m.
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.

ORD–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,146 mi / 1,844 km
Flight time2h 58m to 3h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights52 out / 96 return
1-stop connections121 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take approximately 2h 58m to 3h 19m. The route covers 1,146 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PBI. The return direction has about 96 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FYV, OPF, SBN, BMG, TYS, INT, LEX, IND, SRQ, MYR, NEW, SDF, GSP, RSW, ROA, TPA, FWA, MKE, SHD, AGS, GSO, MDW, MSN, MLB, MEM, MMU, SAV, MQT, JAX, CHA, CMH, TEB, EYW, MIA, NAS, BUF, CHO, RST, BHM, OMA, SAT, BED, ECP, COU, AVP, MSY, ALB, MAF, GCM, CUN, TUL, CLL, BTV, HOU, PLS, AUS, EGE, SCF, JAC, ELP, STT, LIR, BZN, SJO, SLC, PHX, SXM, VNY, CHS, PSP, LAS, FCA, BFI, BOI, SAN, SJD, SBA, YVR, SNA, UIO, RIC, SJC, GRR, ATL, MCO, BDL, IAH, STL, CAK, BNA, BOS, CLT, HVN, AMS, PHL, BWI, PIT, DTW, DCA, CVG, IAD, AVL, DFW, JFK, YYZ, LGA, EWR, MSP, HPN, CLE, RDU, SFO, DEN, SJU, PVD, YUL, DAL, LAX, ASE, SUS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
West Palm Beach is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PBI to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, GYY and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from ORD to PBI

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PBI ranges from 2 hours 58 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,146 miles (1,844 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 96 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

121 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FYV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).