What this Bangkok & Chicago page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Bangkok (BKK, DMK) and Chicago (ORD, MDW) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight — 28 in all, across 24 countries and 6 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from BKK and from CHI, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far your options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick — Helsinki is the most balanced destination here before opening the full table to sort all 28 shared routes. When you are ready to filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Bangkok and Chicago already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Bangkok and Chicago. The spread runs from Hong Kong close by to Rome at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from BKK and from CHI — when those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Bangkok and Chicago. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 28 in total across 6 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
79% of these routes fly year-round, with 6 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Bangkok and Chicago share?
There are 28 destinations both Bangkok and Chicago reach without a connection, spanning 24 countries in 6 regions.
What is the closest place both Bangkok and Chicago can fly to nonstop?
Hong Kong is the closest shared nonstop destination for Bangkok and Chicago.
Where should travelers from Bangkok and Chicago meet halfway?
Helsinki is the most balanced shared destination — roughly equidistant by flight distance for both cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Bangkok and Chicago?
Rome is the farthest destination both Bangkok and Chicago can reach nonstop.
Explore Bangkok + Chicago on the interactive map
Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region. Get prices — and share the results with your group.
Last updated: August 17, 2026