How long is the flight from China to Illinois?

The flight from China to Illinois depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Guangzhou (a popular airport in China) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 16h 40m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 18h 43m.

What airlines fly to Illinois?

ANA, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from China according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from China to Illinois?

Air Canada, XiamenAir, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from China to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Illinois?

Prices for flights from China to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to Illinois?

The number of operators available for flights from China to Illinois is 4 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from China to Illinois?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Illinois. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:15 am - 2:41 pm

CAN

ORD

42h 26m2 stops

3:40 pm - 11:55 pm

ORD

CAN

43h 15m2 stops

$887Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Apr 14

10:20 pm - 2:25 pm

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ORD

29h 05m1 stop

4:00 pm - 8:55 am

ORD

CAN

27h 55m1 stop

$908Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15

10:10 am - 10:05 am

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ORD

37h 55m1 stop

9:20 pm - 8:30 am

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PVG

22h 10m1 stop

$912Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16

10:15 am - 12:55 pm

CAN

ORD

16h 40m1 stop

3:35 pm - 8:55 am

ORD

CAN

28h 20m1 stop

$933Cathay Pacific

Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

8:05 pm - 2:41 pm

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ORD

32h 36m1 stop

3:35 pm - 6:20 pm

ORD

PEK

36h 45m1 stop

$966Air Canada

Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1

8:05 pm - 3:10 pm

PEK

ORD

33h 05m2 stops

3:35 pm - 6:20 pm

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PEK

36h 45m1 stop

$974Air Canada

Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1

8:50 am - 6:25 pm

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23h 35m1 stop

12:50 pm - 4:15 pm

ORD

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38h 25m1 stop

$1,041Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Mar 16

2:30 pm - 9:40 am

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32h 10m1 stop

12:10 pm - 1:25 pm

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36h 15m1 stop

$1,148Korean Air

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Sep 7

2:30 pm - 9:40 am

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ORD

32h 10m1 stop

12:30 pm - 1:25 pm

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DLC

35h 55m1 stop

$1,151Korean Air

Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, Jul 25

7:30 am - 12:58 am

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ORD

31h 28m2 stops

7:00 am - 12:55 am

ORD

CTU

28h 55m2 stops

$1,504United Airlines

Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

Etihad Airways flights from China to Illinois

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Etihad Airways

Jun 2

PVG3:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 20

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 55m

1 stop

PVG9:55 amShanghai Pu Dong

$975

Etihad Airways

Mar 4

PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

31h 35m

1 stop

ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 11

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

PVG12:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$985

Etihad Airways

Apr 2

PVG3:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 29

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 00m

1 stop

PVG1:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$986

Korean Air flights from China to Illinois

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Korean Air

Feb 20

PEK6:55 pmBeijing Capital

27h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 27

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

PEK12:40 pmBeijing Capital

$1,138

Korean Air

Apr 23

DLC2:30 pmDalian

32h 10m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 7

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

DLC1:25 pmDalian

$1,148

Korean Air

Jul 4

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

24h 00m

2 stops

MDW12:30 pmChicago Midway

Aug 12

MDW9:30 amChicago Midway

23h 00m

2 stops

PEK9:30 pmBeijing Capital

$3,512

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Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 1/26

10:15 am-2:41 pm

2 stops42h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

3:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$887

GuangzhouChicago

CAN - ORD

CANORD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/1

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

4:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop27h 55m

$908

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

10:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

9:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 10m

$912

GuangzhouChicago

CAN - ORD

CANORD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 3/6

10:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

3:35 pm-8:55 am

1 stop28h 20m

$933

BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Sun 2/22

8:05 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop32h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

3:35 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$966

BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Sun 2/22

8:05 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

3:35 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$974

BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/9

8:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

12:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,041

DalianChicago

DLC - ORD

DLCORD

Dalian

Thu 4/23

2:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

12:10 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,148

DalianChicago

DLC - ORD

DLCORD

Dalian

Tue 4/28

2:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/25

12:30 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$1,151

ChengduChicago

CTU - ORD

CTUORD

Chengdu

Fri 3/6

7:30 am-12:58 am

2 stops31h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops28h 55m

$1,504

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Illinois?
Prices for flights from China to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to Illinois?
The number of operators available for flights from China to Illinois is 4 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Illinois. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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