Flying from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Around 13 hours 45 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport flight.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from ORD to PEK on United Airlines's 12:50pm flight.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Chicago to PEK.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport with United Airlines.
Most passengers prefer to fly with United Airlines between ORD and PEK.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to PEK. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport. Check out these connections between Chicago Midway International Airport and PEK:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to PEK flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
77.88% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
You can book a plane ticket from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) leaving from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) with a stopover. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a popular connection point.
The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from RFD touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PEK:
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
At the moment, 388 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 815 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Chicago to PEK, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Chicago to PEK.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Beijing. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Chicago to PEK plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Beijing right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Forbidden City and 西湖 are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Beijing itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Temple of Heaven.
Explore more of China
Beijing is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 121 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Haihe River, Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in China, head for Tangshan, roughly 145 kilometres east of Beijing. 唐山海昌海洋馆, Tangshan Museum and Earthquake Memorial Hall are among its highlights.
