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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bangkok to Chicago? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.R 7,889 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Dec.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,889, select.
Chicago.R 8,447 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,447, select.
Chicago.R 8,820 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan.One-way flight with China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,820, select.
Chicago.R 8,837 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Thai LionAir.Outbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Don Mueang on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,837, select.
Chicago.R 9,107 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,107, select.
Chicago.R 9,462 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May.One-way flight with Thai LionAir.Outbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Don Mueang on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,462, select.
Chicago.R 9,465 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Thai LionAir.Outbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Don Mueang on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,465, select.
Chicago.R 10,129 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,129, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bangkok to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in December.
Dec
from R 7,889
Jan
from R 8,820
Feb
from R 8,447
Mar
from R 9,107
Apr
from R 8,837
May
from R 9,462
Jun
from R 9,465
Jul
from R 11,578
Aug
from R 11,655
Sep
from R 11,155
Oct
from R 10,129
Nov
from R 11,224

Alternative Bangkok to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Bangkok to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Bangkok to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,889
Cheapest month to flyDecember

Finding cheap flights from Bangkok to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Bangkok to Chicago is R 15,387. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Bangkok to Chicago. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 15,315.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Bangkok to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Chicago is usually December.
If you're flying from Bangkok, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from R 15,387.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Bangkok to Chicago on Monday, 22 December 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bangkok and Chicago. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In December, the average temperature is usually around -2°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Turkish Airlines .

Travelling from Bangkok to Chicago: what you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when organising your flight from Bangkok to Chicago.

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's chief entry points.

  • Chicago is 12 hours behind Bangkok and is in the UTC-5 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your Bangkok to Chicago flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

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 potentially find a cheaper Bangkok to Chicago flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • BKK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Chicago or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

  • 67.87% of flights taking off from Suvarnabhumi Airport reach their destination on time.

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

  • Break up your Bangkok to Chicago flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and Chicago are:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 23 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Chicago:

  • When it comes to flight punctuality, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66%.

Arriving in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The distance from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bangkok to Chicago. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:

  • Travel at your own speed with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and discover more of Chicago and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Chicago flight.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 14 kilometres from central Chicago. After your flight from Bangkok to Chicago, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some great places to call home for the night near MDW. Tuck yourself in after your Bangkok to Chicago flight at one of these well-located options:

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be off and running.

  • Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.

  • You'll find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Step off your flight from Bangkok to Chicago and go straight to your hotel or jump right into exploring. The centre of Chicago is around 129 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach by car.

  • If you're using public transport, the journey will take you about 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • Whether you're after a compact for a solo trip or a roomy SUV to fit the family, you'll find the right Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car for your needs. Browse wheels available here from names such as Budget, Alamo and National.

  • Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Bangkok to Chicago is always smart. Along with better prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RFD.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport's street address is 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

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.

Plan the rest of your trip from Bangkok to Chicago

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