Travelling from Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK): What you need to know
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is located in Bangkok. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to BKK. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Chicago to BKK that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and BKK include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to BKK flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport flight.
Getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
R 6,406 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. A return flight starts from R 12,290. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to BKK if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
May is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), while February is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Bangkok based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Chicago to BKK plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom are popular attractions which should feature on every Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. About 209 kilometres northeast of Bangkok, a visit to Nakhon Ratchasima will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Night Safari Korat, Wat Chai Mongkol and Wat Na Pha That.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Rayong, roughly 129 kilometres southeast of Bangkok. Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach are among its highlights.