Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport is 8 hours 5 minutes.
Brussels is seven hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, take the 17:50 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 17:55 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your ORD to BRU flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
United offers direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if your schedule allows.
United has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating ORD to BRU flights, United has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and BRU include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
230 € is currently the best price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 507 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to BRU.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Grab a Brussels International Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Brussels International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels International Airport to the centre of Brussels has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Brussels. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to BRU sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Belgium just waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
If you want to check out another major destination in Belgium, head for Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse are key reasons to visit.