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

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✈ Nonstop
CA1054
CA Air China
77F
5:25 AM
CDT
7:50 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 11m CAHU 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 15h 55m HU AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
NRT Narita 17h HUIJNH JLMHNH Narita (NRT) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 21m CAUA AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
KIX Osaka 17h 24m CAHUNH CI Osaka (KIX) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 18h 40m ACCA AAACAV Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
HND Tokyo 18h 46m CACZJL JLMHNH Tokyo (HND) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 19h 5m HU AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 8m CAUA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 19h 9m CA ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) 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
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,891
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
ORD → PEK
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
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, Seattle–Tacoma and Narita.
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, Seattle–Tacoma and Narita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).