Flying from Bangkok to Chicago: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Bangkok to Chicago. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's chief entry points.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is 12 hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you make your Bangkok to Chicago flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Chicago
To find cheap Bangkok to Chicago flights, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Bangkok to Chicago.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Bangkok to Chicago.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Bangkok to Chicago flights.
Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Bangkok to Chicago flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Chicago, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on time at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Bangkok to Chicago flight, here's where you can stop when leaving from Don Mueang International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 21 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Bangkok to Chicago, take it easy in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.48%.
Arriving in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Chicago. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Pick up an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Chicago flight.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
After your flight from Bangkok to Chicago has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Chicago is approximately 14 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Bangkok to Chicago:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.
Score the best price by securing your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
You'll find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is around 129 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the city centre in a car once you've hopped off your flight from Bangkok to Chicago.
If you travel by public transport, expect a journey of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next leg of your trip with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National make getting on the road effortless.
Rental companies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so secure your vehicle from RFD in advance of your flight from Bangkok to Chicago. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Chicago Rockford International Airport can be found at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Chicago. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Chicago in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to Chicago ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Chicago around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chicago right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Chicago:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are must-do's during your Chicago adventure.
Explore more of United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to check off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key highlights.
