Travelling from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport flight.
Palm Beach International Airport is located in West Palm Beach. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), with 23 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from ORD to PBI is the 6:20am Frontier Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 6:35pm with American Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to PBI.
During high season, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can take a direct flight from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Leading carriers that operate direct flights from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport departing ORD include:
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with American Airlines from ORD to PBI.
With 75.7% of its services landing as planned, United Airlines is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to PBI flight:
77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PBI if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
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For the best deal, book your ride around one week in advance of your Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport flight.
The address for PBI is Building 846, Palm Beach International.
Getting from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to central West Palm Beach
Palm Beach International Airport to the centre of West Palm Beach is about 5 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Right now, ج.م. 4,872 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 7,193. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to PBI. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). Plan your visit to West Palm Beach in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Chicago to PBI flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in West Palm Beach, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about West Palm Beach
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Palm Beach International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring West Palm Beach:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Downtown West Palm Beach, Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark Memorial and South Florida Science Centre and Aquarium are leading attractions which should feature on any good West Palm Beach itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done West Palm Beach, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 105 kilometres south to Miami to tick off its top attractions. From Ocean Drive to Beach and La Playa De Miami, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of West Palm Beach, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.
