Chicago to West Palm Beach (ORD–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 29 | 319, 321, 738 | 2h58-3h03 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 23 | 319, 320, 739, B38M | 3h11-3h19 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 6 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Chicago
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · PBI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).