Flights Brussels → Chicago
BRU → ORD
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels with Chicago, operating a Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport in Chicago serves an impressive number of passengers annually, totaling 80,071,737.
The Brussels (BRU) → Chicago (ORD) route is operated by Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chicago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Chicago: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Chicago (ORD) heads north-west for about 6,675 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Chicago it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating BRU-ORD
Frequently asked questions about BRU-ORD
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
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The Brussels-Chicago route is about 6,675 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
