Chicago to Santiago (ORD–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and SCL. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 10 hubs
MIA Miami 12h 6m AAACAS → 5YAAL7 Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 11m AAACAF → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
CUN Cancún 12h 13m AAEKF9 → LA Cancún (CUN) to Santiago flights
PTY Tocumen 12h 50m BRCM → CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Santiago flights
BOG Bogota 12h 58m AV → ACAVLA Bogota (BOG) to Santiago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 13h 34m AADMUA → DMLA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 15h 32m AAASAT → CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
GRU São Paulo 15h 45m UA → BAETH2 São Paulo (GRU) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 32m AAACAF → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
MEX Mexico City 19h 34m AAAMEK → LA Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes SCL Routes ORD Live Flights SCL Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MIA ~12h 6m ATL ~12h 11m CUN ~12h 13m PTY ~12h 50m BOG ~12h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,063
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 → SCL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
SCL → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
+2h
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SCL: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8:00 PM in Santiago.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Chile visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A tourist card (Tarjeta de Turismo) is issued at immigration and must be kept until departure. Extensions for an additional 90 days can be requested at the Extranjeria office in Santiago.

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–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+2 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: SCL
Full nameComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Cancún.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SCL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Santiago is 2 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 Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.