Chicago to West Palm Beach (ORD–PBI) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–PBI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,146 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 28 | 738, 7M8 | 2h58-3h12 | Oneworld | AS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 7 | 738 | 3h01 | Star Alliance | NZ |
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 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 4m | 2h 25m | 2h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
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 and United Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to PBI is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,146 miles (1,844 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).