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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or New York, about 12h 28m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 28m
Rio de Janeiro to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey12h 28mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or New York
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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RIO Miami (MIA) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sat22:30 RIO05:32 MIA1h 28m connection07:00 MIA08:58 CHIAmerican Airlines
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RIO New York (JFK) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL · Leg 2: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Qantas
Fri22:30 RIO07:07 JFK3h 23m connection10:30 JFK12:07 CHIGOL + American Airlines
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RIO Toronto (YYZ) CHI
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) CHI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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RIO Houston (IAH) CHI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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RIO Dallas (DFW) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,531 km5,298 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 28mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hChicago vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, New York and Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,531 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Chicago?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago?
Chicago is 3 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
