Chicago to Taiyuan (ORD–TYN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
6,779 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 47m ago
No nonstop service between ORD and TYN. 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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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 5 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 17h 55m 5YCACK → 9CEYHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Taiyuan flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 18h 57m CACSGCZ → CZHUMU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Taiyuan flights
SZX Shenzhen 19h 5m CSGCZ → 3UCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Taiyuan flights
HKG Hong Kong 33h 49m 5YCXMH → MU Hong Kong (HKG) to Taiyuan flights
PEK Beijing 37h 25m CA → CANZZH Beijing (PEK) to Taiyuan flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Taiyuan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
6,779 mi 13h 42m nonstop +13h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to TYN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
PVG ~17h 55m CAN ~18h 57m SZX ~19h 5m HKG ~33h 49m PEK ~37h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
471
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 → TYN
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
TYN → 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
+13h
Taiyuan is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · TYN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Taiyuan.
Distance & Flight Time
6,779 mi / 10,909 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 42m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

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–TYN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Taiyuan route.
Route details
Distance6,779 mi / 10,909 km
Flight time13h 42m
Time difference+13 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: TYN
Full nameTaiyuan Wusu International Airport
IATA / ICAOTYN / ZBYN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation2,575 ft / 785 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to TYN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport take about 13h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 6,779 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TYN 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.
Taiyuan is 13 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 TYN

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to TYN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to TYN is about 13 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,779 miles (10,909 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.