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

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Chicago to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and SCL, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
VCP ~12h 44m YUL ~14h 47m PTY ~19h 25m JFK ~19h 53m MIA ~20h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,649
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
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
SCL → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
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 connections18 hubs
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 through VCP, YUL, PTY, JFK, MIA, ATL, YYZ, BOG, DFW, IAH, PUJ, MAD, MEX, GRU, LAX, CDG, CUN and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via VCP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.