West Palm Beach to Chicago (PBI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PBI–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,146 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 128 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 41 | 319, 320, 738, 739 | 3h26-3h33 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 29 | 319, 321, 738 | 3h28-3h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 25 | 321, 738 | 3h29-3h31 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from West Palm Beach
| Metric | PBI→ORD | FLL→ORD | OPF→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PBI | – | 42 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 96 | 209 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 54m | 2h 43m | 2h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PBI: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
PBI–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PBI to ORD
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PBI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PBI to ORD ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes to 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,146 miles (1,844 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
128 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AIK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).