Travelling from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): What you need to know
Chicago's main base, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Around 15 hours 35 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight.
Taipei is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located in Taipei, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 7 direct flights a week between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). This is the most popular route, with EVA Air offering a 12:30am departure from ORD to TPE.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to TPE, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can take a direct flight from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
EVA Air is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport taking off from ORD.
Most passengers prefer to fly with EVA Air from ORD to TPE.
EVA Air is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Chicago to TPE that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ORD and TPE include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Check out these connections between Chicago Midway International Airport and TPE:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to TPE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Whether just for an hour or a handful of days, a stopover can make your journey feel a bit less hectic. When flying out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you can book a plane ticket from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) stopping at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near TPE and hit the pillow fast:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, central Taipei is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is $657. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,282. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book three months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to TPE.
The best month for finding cheap Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Chicago to TPE.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Taipei. February is when most people book flights from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Chicago to TPE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Taipei
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Taipei right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market are leading attractions which should be on any good Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Taipei, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Journey about 121 kilometres southwest to Taichung to check off its popular sights. From Chenghuangmiao to Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort.