Praia da Vitória to Chicago (TER–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 3 hubs
BOS Boston 9h 29m S4 → AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 10m S4TP → AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
LIS Lisbon 12h 38m ACADB6 → B6TP Lisbon (LIS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Praia da Vitória to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps TER Routes ORD Routes TER Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Praia da Vitória flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TER to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
BOS ~9h 29m YYZ ~10h 10m LIS ~12h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
189
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
TER → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → TER
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
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
-5h
Chicago is 5 hours behind Praia da Vitória.
TER: +00 · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Praia da Vitória, it's 1:00 PM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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

TER–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Praia da Vitória to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TER
Full nameLajes Airport
IATA / ICAOTER / LPLA
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation180 ft / 55 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 TER to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Toronto Pearson and Lisbon Humberto Delgado.
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 5 hours behind Praia da Vitória.
Yes, return flights from ORD to TER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Boston Logan, Toronto Pearson and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.