Beijing to Chicago (PEK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CA1054
CA Air China
77F
5:30 AM
CDT
7:55 AM+1
CST
13h 25m
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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
YYZ Toronto 15h 17m CAHU AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 15h 31m ACCA AAACAY Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 16h 23m HU AAASAV Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
NRT Narita 16h 25m HUIJNH JLMHNH Narita (NRT) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 16h 46m CAUA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 15m CAUA 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
HND Tokyo 18h 10m CACZJL JLMHNH Tokyo (HND) to Chicago flights
HKG Hong Kong 20h CACXHU CVCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 20h 3m CA ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
TPE Taoyuan 20h 15m BRCACI BRCMTG Taoyuan (TPE) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Beijing to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-13h behind

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,781
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PEK → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → PEK
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PEK→ORD PKX→ORD
Distance from PEK 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 5:00 AM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

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.

PEK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to ORD flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Vancouver and Seattle–Tacoma.
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 13 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKX. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Vancouver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).