Chicago to Espargos (ORD–SID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,173 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
LIS Lisbon 13h 35m B6TP → AYEKEY Lisbon (LIS) to Espargos flights
BCN Barcelona 15h 59m AAAYBA → LL Barcelona (BCN) to Espargos flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 38h 38m ACLXOS → U2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Espargos flights
ZRH Zurich ~16h 45m ACLXOS → Zurich (ZRH) to Espargos flights
CPH Copenhagen ~16h 50m SK → Copenhagen (CPH) to Espargos flights
ARN Stockholm ~17h 41m ET → Stockholm (ARN) to Espargos flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Espargos
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4,173 mi 6h 47m nonstop +4h ahead

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

Also explore ORD Routes SID Routes ORD Live Flights SID Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
LIS ~13h 35m BCN ~15h 59m ZRH ~16h 45m CPH ~16h 50m ARN ~17h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
313
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 → SID
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
SID → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
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
+4h
Espargos is 4 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SID: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 10:00 PM in Espargos.
Distance & Flight Time
4,173 mi / 6,716 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 47m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Cape Verde. The easiest option is the eVisa, applied for at ease.gov.cv. The single-entry tourist eVisa costs EUR 32 (about $35) and allows stays up to 30 days. Processing takes 1 to 5 working days. Upload a passport scan, a recent photo, proof of accommodation, and a return ticket. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. A separate airport security tax of CVE 3,400 (about $34) is collected on departure or can be prepaid during the eVisa application.

Cape Verde also issues visas on arrival at Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) on Sal and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) on Santiago for EUR 32 plus the airport tax. Lines can be long during peak season (November to April), so the eVisa saves time. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for an extension at the local immigration office (Direcção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) in Praia or on whichever island you are staying.

No direct flights connect the US mainland to Cape Verde. Route through Lisbon (about 3 hours 30 minutes to SID or RAI on TAP or TACV), Boston (seasonal service on TACV/Cabo Verde Airlines to SID, about 5 hours 30 minutes when operating), or Dakar (about 1 hour 15 minutes on TACV). Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), pegged to the euro at 110.265 CVE per EUR 1, trading at roughly 100 CVE per $1. ATMs exist in Praia, Sal, and Mindelo. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants. Smaller shops and taxis operate in cash only. Inter-island flights on TACV connect the nine inhabited islands for CVE 4,000 to CVE 12,000 ($40 to $120) one way.

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–SID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Espargos route.
Route details
Distance4,173 mi / 6,716 km
Flight time6h 47m
Time difference+4 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: SID
Full nameAmílcar Cabral International Airport
IATA / ICAOSID / GVAC
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation177 ft / 54 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SID flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport take about 6h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 4,173 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Milan Malpensa.
Espargos is 4 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.

Flights from ORD to SID

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to SID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SID is about 6 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,173 miles (6,716 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.