West Palm Beach to Chicago (PBI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PBI Airport Page →
1,146 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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
AVL Asheville 4h 52m G4 → AAAVNZ Asheville (AVL) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 1m DLKLLA → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 16m G4 → AAACAS Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 6h 36m NZ → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 6h 40m DLEYQR → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 47m QR → AAACAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 57m RJ → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 6h 58m DLEIFI → AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 7h 28m SQ → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 33m WN → AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
West Palm Beach to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,146 mi 3h 28m nonstop -1h behind

PBI–ORD had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,146 miles in 3h 28m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps PBI Routes ORD Routes PBI Live Flights ORD Live Flights PBI Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to West Palm Beach flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PBI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 4 – – 100% Oneworld AS
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 3 – – 100% Star Alliance NZ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (4 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: UA (3 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
AVL ~4h 52m ATL ~5h 1m PIT ~5h 16m MCO ~5h 33m BNA ~5h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,821
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
PBI → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → PBI
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PBI→ORD FLL→ORD OPF→ORD
Distance from PBI – 42 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines – 17 2
Weekly flights – 203 –
Flight time 3h 28m 2h 57m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights · Miami (OPF) to Chicago flights · Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,146 mi / 1,844 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 28m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PBI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,146 mi / 1,844 km
Flight time3h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,146 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from PBI to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 28m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Asheville Regional, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Pittsburgh.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD 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.
Chicago is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PBI to ORD

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PBI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to ORD is about 3 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,146 miles (1,844 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Asheville Regional, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).