Travelling from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Taipei. Check out your options departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when reserving your flight from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Expect to be in the air for 13 hours 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Taipei to O'Hare International Airport flight.
O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is 13 hours behind Taipei.
The most popular route is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take your pick of 7 direct services each week. EVA Air operates a 8pm departure between TPE and ORD.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to ORD, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Nonstop flights from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport with EVA Air. This leading airline operates departures from TPE.
EVA Air is the airline most travellers choose for flights from TPE to ORD.
EVA Air is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 71.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
TPE is about 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
74.72% of flights departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport land at their destination on time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Taipei to ORD flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport has a track record for punctuality. 91.15% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Book a hotel near ORD if you're catching a late flight from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
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The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The centre of Chicago is roughly 26 kilometres from O'Hare International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport is R 8,568. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,650. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Taipei to ORD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Taipei to ORD plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to O'Hare International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are plenty of things to do in Chicago when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Millennium Park followed by Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chicago. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
Around 121 kilometres north of Chicago, Milwaukee is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
