How long does it take to ship a container from Antwerp to Chicago by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Antwerp and Chicago is 12 days 17h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Antwerp and Chicago?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 12 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, ICL, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

How long does it take to send cargo from Antwerp to Chicago by air freight?

The quickest flight from Antwerp to Chicago takes around 15h 33m. Flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

How often do planes fly between Antwerp and Chicago?

Scheduled flights between Liège Airport (LGG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 15h 33m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Antwerp and Chicago?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Antwerp and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 33m. FedEx and FedEx operates on this route.

What is the distance between Antwerp to Chicago by ship?

The distance between Antwerp and Chicago by cargo ship is 3,514 Nautical Miles (6,508 Kilometres / 4,044 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

What is the distance between Antwerp to Chicago by air?

The distance between Antwerp and Chicago by air is around 6,702 Kilometres (4,164 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Antwerp to Chicago by sea?

416kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Antwerp to Chicago. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Antwerp to Chicago?

399kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Antwerp to Chicago. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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15h 33m, Every 1-2 weeks

445kg CO₂e

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12 days 17h, 1-2 times a week

416kg CO₂e

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Antwerp to Chicago by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Antwerp to Chicago by plane will take about 15h 33m and departs from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrives into Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. FedEx is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Liège Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Departs from

LGG

Departs from

ORD

15h 33m: Every 1-2 weeks

7,117 km
4,422 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

445kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Closest airports

Brussels Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Departs from

BRU

Departs from

ORD

16h 8m: Every 1-2 days

6,702 km
4,164 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

399kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Aer Lingus	Daily	Airbus A320+2 others
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+1 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+6 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Antwerp to Chicago by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Antwerp to Chicago by ship will take about 12 days 17h and departs from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrives into Philadelphia (USPHL). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Philadelphia

Port of loading

BEANR

Port of loading

USPHL

12 days 17h: 1-2 times a week

6,508 km
4,044 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

416kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEUSEC 2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TA1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ICL
NWC to SAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → OL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALFB → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALFB / ELSA / AL5 → AMERXL / NEWS / FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO
NWC-USA-SAWC → Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → OL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to New York

Port of loading

BEANR

Port of loading

USNYC

12 days 21h: Every 1-2 days

7,043 km
4,377 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.44t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
A	Direct	2-4 times a week	ACL
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, ONE, Yang Ming
CAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
NWC-USA-SAWC → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TA4 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NWC-USA-SAWC → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TA1 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ISX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
EURAF1 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LIBERTY → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CAE → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SCX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CLX → TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEMEX1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Unity Bridge / TAX / TAE2 / AT2 / ATE2 / AL3 → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
CES / TA5 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CLX → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AT2 → AL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TA5 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MBS / E05 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TA1 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL4 / TA4 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MBS / E05 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL2 / TA1 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TA4 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
Levante Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SL1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
E05 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAE → TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SL1 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
CLX → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CLX → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Antwerp to Chicago by Air freight

Quickest air route

Liège Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Closest airports

Brussels Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Antwerp to Chicago by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Philadelphia

Most frequent

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to New York

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