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✈️ Cheap flights from Chicago to Bali
Compare Chicago – Bali fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 15,684 km and takes around 19 h 35 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance15,684 km (9,745 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 19 h 35 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceBali is 13 hours ahead of Chicago
🛫 AirportsORD, MDW → DPS
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $994
📅 Cheapest months to fly Chicago → Bali
- $994Nov 26
- $997Jan 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Indonesia
Best: May–September: the dry season across most islands, with sunny days ideal for beaches, diving and volcano hikes.
Shoulder season: April and October: green landscapes, fewer crowds and mostly good weather.
Weather by month in Denpasar (Bali)
- 31°Jan🌧
- 31°Feb🌧
- 31°Mar🌧
- 32°Apr⛅
- 31°May⛅
- 30°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 30°Aug☀️
- 30°Sep☀️
- 31°Oct⛅
- 32°Nov🌧
- 31°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Watch sunrise at Borobudur – See mist lift from the jungle and volcanoes around the world's largest Buddhist temple.
- Meet Komodo dragons – Walk with a ranger on Komodo or Rinca to see the world's largest lizards in the wild.
- Wander Ubud's rice terraces – Stroll through emerald terraces, temples and craft villages in Bali's cultural heart.
- Dive Raja Ampat – Explore some of the most biodiverse coral reefs on the planet in remote West Papua.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackBring an empty bottle
Pass security with an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport fountains instead of buying overpriced water.
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
Chicago to Bali flights: questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Bali?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to Bali takes about 19 h 35 min for the 15,684 km (9,745 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is Bali from Chicago?
Bali is about 15,684 km (9,745 miles) from Chicago as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bali?
Right now Bali is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Bali?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $994. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Chicago and Bali?
From Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW). In Bali: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai Intl (DPS).
Do I need a visa for Indonesia?
It depends on your passport – see our Indonesia visa & entry guide.
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