How to get from Bangkok to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Taipei: about 20h 20m including the connection. Other options: via Hong Kong, Vancouver, Manila and Tokyo. Two tickets from $1,162.

Flights from Bangkok to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Taipei
20h 20m
two tickets, via Vancouver
$1,162
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,558 mi (13,773 km)
fastest
Via Taipei
Taiwan
20h 20m
with the connection
Bangkok to Taipei flight 3h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Taipei to Chicago flight 13h 35m
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
20h 25m
with the connection
Bangkok to Hong Kong flight 2h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Hong Kong to Chicago flight 14h 30m
Via Vancouver
Canada
20h 40m
with the connection
Bangkok to Vancouver flight 13h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to Chicago flight 4h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,162
Via Manila
Philippines
20h 45m
with the connection
Bangkok to Manila flight 3h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Manila to Chicago flight 14h 15m
Via Tokyo
Japan
20h 55m
with the connection
Bangkok to Tokyo flight 6h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Chicago: Haneda, Narita International.
Tokyo to Chicago flight 11h 50m
two ticketsfrom $2,373

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Taipei.
What is the fastest way to fly from Bangkok to Chicago?
Via Taipei: 3h 45m to the connection, 13h 35m after it, about 20h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Bangkok to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Vancouver from $1,162. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Bangkok and Chicago?
Taipei (20h 20m total), Hong Kong (20h 25m total), Vancouver (20h 40m total), Manila (20h 45m total) and Tokyo (20h 55m total).
How far is Chicago from Bangkok?
8,558 mi (13,773 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.