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Flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

Find cheap flights from Frankfurt to Chicago on Avionero. See route insights below or start searching by selecting the dates.

Route details

6964 km
Distance

Flight prices to Chicago

$790 – $790
Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Chicago

Air Canada
Condor
Icelandair
Lufthansa
and 5 more airlines

Weather now

☁️
+43°F
Broken clouds

Airports

DPA
52km
ORD
25km
PWK
35km

Flight prices from Frankfurt to Chicago

You can usually book a return flight from Frankfurt to Chicago for that amount:
From:
Frankfurt
Stockholm
Munich
Berlin
~$790
--
Cheap
$790
Average price
--
Expensive
The majority of our users select flights from Frankfurt to Chicago in this price range, so these prices are considered normal. If you find flights priced higher than $790, they are probably more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best prices, we advise you to search early, using our flexible dates feature.

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Frankfurt to Chicago flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $530 to $530. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $530 – $530.

Is Chicago an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Frankfurt to Chicago with other routes:
Above average
0.11
$ / km
Price per kilometer
Flight prices to Chicago ($790 – $790) are above average compared to other destinations.

Select dates to search flights to Chicago

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Chicago:
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Direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

There are 9 airlines that fly directly from Frankfurt to Chicago: Air Canada, Condor, Icelandair, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines if you are departing from Frankfurt. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Frankfurt Airport. Most airlines arrive to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Thursday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

Air Canada
Air Canada
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Condor
Condor
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Icelandair
Icelandair
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
SWISS
SWISS
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Thai Airways International
Thai Airways International
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
United Airlines
United Airlines
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Frankfurt to Chicago, including Airbus Transport International, American Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air France and others.
Airbus Transport International
Airbus Transport International
American Airlines
American Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Air France
Air France
Air Canada
Air Canada
Air France Hop
Air France Hop

Airports in Chicago and Frankfurt

Chicago has 5 airports and Frankfurt has 3 airports.
Chicago
Frankfurt
DuPage Airport (DPA)
52 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
--
🚌
Bus
--
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
--
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx
25 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
~25 min.
🚌
Bus
~55 min.
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
~25 min.
🚇
Subway
~45 min.
Air CanadaCondorIcelandairLufthansa
9 airlines with direct flights
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
35 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
--
🚌
Bus
--
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
--
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
http://www.flychicago.com/midway/
14 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
~15 min.
🚌
Bus
~35 min.
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
~20 min.
Chicago Merrill C Meigs (CGX)
3 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
--
🚌
Bus
--
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
--

Which airport in Chicago is better?

The closest airport to Chicago city center is Chicago Merrill C Meigs (CGX) with 3 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), trip will take 55 min. Most airlines like Air Canada, Condor, Icelandair, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines with direct flights are flying to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Planning a trip from Frankfurt to Chicago? Check the weather

9 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Chicago looks currently:
Today, 11 November
+43°F
☁️
Broken clouds
2 m/s
89 %
Thu, 12 November
+41°F
🌧
Shower rain
10 m/s
83 %
Fri, 13 November
+36°F
☁️
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
73 %
Sat, 14 November
+32°F
☀️
Clear sky
3 m/s
85 %
Sun, 15 November
+34°F
⛅️
Few clouds
1 m/s
87 %
Mon, 16 November
+36°F
⛅️
Few clouds
2 m/s
88 %
Tue, 17 November
+37°F
☀️
Clear sky
2 m/s
82 %
Wed, 18 November
+39°F
⛅️
Few clouds
3 m/s
81 %
Thu, 19 November
+41°F
☁️
Broken clouds
3 m/s
80 %

FAQ

Flying from Frankfurt to Chicago? Here are some useful things to know:
🛬
What airports are in Chicago?
Chicago is served by 5 airports: DuPage Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago Merrill C Meigs. The nearest airport is Chicago Merrill C Meigs located 3 km away.
Avionero
✈️
How far is it between Frankfurt and Chicago by plane?
Chicago is around 6964 km away from Frankfurt.
Avionero
⏰
What is the flight time from Frankfurt to Chicago?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago.
Avionero
💵
What is the flight price to travel from Frankfurt to Chicago?
You could get a cheaper flight if you are flexible in your travel plans. Try Avionero Flexible Dates to check multiple travel dates to see the best combinations.
Avionero
🌤️
How good the weather is in Chicago?
The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +25°F. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of +75°F. Right now it is +43°F and Broken clouds in Chicago.
Avionero
🛬
Is there a direct connection between Frankfurt and Chicago?
Yes, there are direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago. You can fly to Chicago 7 days a week: Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Friday, Sunday.
Avionero
🛬
Which airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Frankfurt to Chicago: Air Canada, Condor, Icelandair, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines.
Avionero

Chicago guide

Chicago themes

This is what Chicago is known for:
Urbanism
Architecture
Nightlife
Food
Family

Location

Chicago is located in USA, 6964 km away from Frankfurt:

Chicago time zone

Chicago jest o 7 godziny za Frankfurt, gdzie teraz jest 23:00
🕒
23:00 (CET +1)
Time in Chicago right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both Frankfurt and Chicago have the same currency: United States Dollar.
🤑
$1
Exchange rate

Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.
✅
Visa-free
For US citizens

Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
English
Official language
💬
💬
💬
💬
💬
Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Chicago might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.
😳
🫤
🤔
😃
😇
Be careful

Air Quality

Chicago generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: low

Chicago pros and cons

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Chicago.
Read more about the company.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
Read more about our features.

What our users are saying

An outstanding travel site to find both interesting destinations as well as the lowest prices. I know of no other site that has that range of rflygesor world wide.
Anders Thern on Trustpilot
Very flexible and easy to use. Avionero has great flexibility and I like the fact that you can search based on preferences, even when you're not sure where you wanna travel to.
Nemrud on Trustpilot
Avionero makes travel planning easier! Finding flights between unusal travel destinations is a part of my work and that has been a problem previously.
Magnus Bråth on Trustpilot
The most flexible travel search I have tried, and gives really relevant results. I like the user experience, very intuitive.
Hikmet Akgüc on Trustpilot
Best flights comparison site, good prices and very helpful suggestions.
Patric Blixt on Trustpilot
Easy to use interface with a lot of options around flexibility. Avionero shines when you not really certain when or where you like to go.
Frequent flyer on Trustpilot
Will be using this to search for cheaper flights, I've been using Skyscanner which doesn't store previous searches in session for me to go back to.
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Find cheap flights from Frankfurt to Chicago on Avionero. See route insights below or start searching by selecting the dates.
Dates, flexibility, days away
  1. Home
  2. Frankfurt to Anywhere
  3. North America
  4. USA
  5. Chicago

Route details

6964 km
Distance

Flight prices to Chicago

$790 – $790
Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Chicago

Air Canada
Condor
Icelandair
Lufthansa
and 5 more airlines

Weather now

☁️
+43°F
Broken clouds

Airports

DPA
52km
ORD
25km
PWK
35km

Flight prices from Frankfurt to Chicago

You can usually book a return flight from Frankfurt to Chicago for that amount:
From:
Frankfurt
Stockholm
Munich
Berlin
~$790
--
Cheap
$790
Average price
--
Expensive
The majority of our users select flights from Frankfurt to Chicago in this price range, so these prices are considered normal. If you find flights priced higher than $790, they are probably more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best prices, we advise you to search early, using our flexible dates feature.

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Frankfurt to Chicago flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $530 to $530. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $530 – $530.

Is Chicago an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Frankfurt to Chicago with other routes:
Above average
Price per kilometer: 0.11 $ / km
Flight prices to Chicago ($790 – $790) are above average compared to other destinations.

Select dates to search flights to Chicago

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Chicago:
Specific Dates
Flexible Dates
Trip Period
Weekend trip
November
2026
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

There are 9 airlines that fly directly from Frankfurt to Chicago: Air Canada, Condor, Icelandair, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines if you are departing from Frankfurt. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Frankfurt Airport. Most airlines arrive to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Thursday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

Air Canada
Air Canada
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Condor
Condor
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Icelandair
Icelandair
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
SWISS
SWISS
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Thai Airways International
Thai Airways International
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
United Airlines
United Airlines
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Frankfurt to Chicago, including Airbus Transport International, American Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air France and others.
Airbus Transport International
Airbus Transport International
American Airlines
American Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Air France
Air France

Airports in Chicago and Frankfurt

Chicago has 5 airports and Frankfurt has 3 airports.
Chicago
Frankfurt
DuPage Airport (DPA)
52 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
--
🚌
Bus
--
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
--
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx
25 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
~25 min.
🚌
Bus
~55 min.
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
~25 min.
🚇
Subway
~45 min.
Air CanadaCondorIcelandairLufthansa
9 airlines with direct flights
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
35 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
--
🚌
Bus
--
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
--
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
http://www.flychicago.com/midway/
14 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
~15 min.
🚌
Bus
~35 min.
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
~20 min.
Chicago Merrill C Meigs (CGX)
3 km from Chicago city center.
🚕
Taxi
--
🚌
Bus
--
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
--

Which airport in Chicago is better?

The closest airport to Chicago city center is Chicago Merrill C Meigs (CGX) with 3 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), trip will take 55 min. Most airlines like Air Canada, Condor, Icelandair, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines with direct flights are flying to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Where to stay in Chicago

Find the right accommodation in Chicago with Avionero:
8.4
Jaslin Hotel
261 West Cermak Rd
(2.8 km)
24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Luggage Storage • Safe-Deposit Box • ATM / Cash Machine
8.5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport
6500 South Cicero Avenue
(14.8 km)
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift
8.0
Ruby Room Spa & Wellness Hotel Chicago
1743-45 W. Division Street
(4.4 km)
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Concierge
9.0
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
66 E Wacker Pl
(1 km)
Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff
7.0
Heart O' Chicago
5990 N Ridge Ave
(13 km)
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Multilingual Staff • Air Conditioned
Search Hotels in Chicago

Planning a trip from Frankfurt to Chicago? Check the weather

9 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Chicago looks currently:
Today, 11 November
☁️
+43°F
Broken clouds
2 m/s
89 %
Thu, 12 November
🌧
+41°F
Shower rain
10 m/s
83 %
Fri, 13 November
☁️
+36°F
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
73 %
Sat, 14 November
☀️
+32°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
85 %
Sun, 15 November
⛅️
+34°F
Few clouds
1 m/s
87 %
Mon, 16 November
⛅️
+36°F
Few clouds
2 m/s
88 %
Tue, 17 November
☀️
+37°F
Clear sky
2 m/s
82 %
Wed, 18 November
⛅️
+39°F
Few clouds
3 m/s
81 %
Thu, 19 November
☁️
+41°F
Broken clouds
3 m/s
80 %

FAQ

Flying from Frankfurt to Chicago? Here are some useful things to know:
🛬
What airports are in Chicago?
Chicago is served by 5 airports: DuPage Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago Merrill C Meigs. The nearest airport is Chicago Merrill C Meigs located 3 km away.
Avionero
✈️
How far is it between Frankfurt and Chicago by plane?
Chicago is around 6964 km away from Frankfurt.
Avionero
⏰
What is the flight time from Frankfurt to Chicago?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago.
Avionero
💵
What is the flight price to travel from Frankfurt to Chicago?
You could get a cheaper flight if you are flexible in your travel plans. Try Avionero Flexible Dates to check multiple travel dates to see the best combinations.
Avionero
🌤️
How good the weather is in Chicago?
The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +25°F. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of +75°F. Right now it is +43°F and Broken clouds in Chicago.
Avionero
🛬
Is there a direct connection between Frankfurt and Chicago?
Yes, there are direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago. You can fly to Chicago 7 days a week: Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Friday, Sunday.
Avionero
🛬
Which airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Frankfurt to Chicago: Air Canada, Condor, Icelandair, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines.
Avionero

Chicago guide

Chicago themes

This is what Chicago is known for:
Urbanism
Architecture
Nightlife
Food
Family

Location

Chicago is located in USA, 6964 km away from Frankfurt:

Chicago time zone

Chicago jest o 7 godziny za Frankfurt, gdzie teraz jest 23:00
🕒
23:00 (CET +1)
Time in Chicago right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both Frankfurt and Chicago have the same currency: United States Dollar.
🤑
$1
Exchange rate

Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.
✅
Visa-free
For US citizens

Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
English
Official language
💬
💬
💬
💬
💬
Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Chicago might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.
😳
🫤
🤔
😃
😇
Be careful

Air Quality

Chicago generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: low

Chicago pros and cons

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Chicago.
Read more about the company.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
Read more about our features.

What our users are saying

An outstanding travel site to find both interesting destinations as well as the lowest prices. I know of no other site that has that range of rflygesor world wide.
Anders Thern on Trustpilot
Very flexible and easy to use. Avionero has great flexibility and I like the fact that you can search based on preferences, even when you're not sure where you wanna travel to.
Nemrud on Trustpilot
Avionero makes travel planning easier! Finding flights between unusal travel destinations is a part of my work and that has been a problem previously.
Magnus Bråth on Trustpilot
The most flexible travel search I have tried, and gives really relevant results. I like the user experience, very intuitive.
Hikmet Akgüc on Trustpilot
Best flights comparison site, good prices and very helpful suggestions.
Patric Blixt on Trustpilot
Easy to use interface with a lot of options around flexibility. Avionero shines when you not really certain when or where you like to go.
Frequent flyer on Trustpilot
Will be using this to search for cheaper flights, I've been using Skyscanner which doesn't store previous searches in session for me to go back to.
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Flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

Find cheap flights from Frankfurt to Chicago on Avionero. See route insights below or start searching by selecting the dates.

Route details

6964 km
Distance

Flight prices to Chicago

$790 – $790
Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Chicago

Air Canada
Condor
Icelandair
Lufthansa
and 5 more airlines

Weather now

☁️
+43°F
Broken clouds

Airports

DPA
52km
ORD
25km
PWK
35km

Flight prices from Frankfurt to Chicago

You can usually book a return flight from Frankfurt to Chicago for that amount:
From:
Frankfurt
Stockholm
Munich
Berlin
~$790
--
Cheap
$790
Average price
--
Expensive
The majority of our users select flights from Frankfurt to Chicago in this price range, so these prices are considered normal. If you find flights priced higher than $790, they are probably more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best prices, we advise you to search early, using our flexible dates feature.

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Frankfurt to Chicago flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $530 to $530. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $530 – $530.

Is Chicago an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Frankfurt to Chicago with other routes:
Above average
Price per kilometer: 0.11 $ / km
Flight prices to Chicago ($790 – $790) are above average compared to other destinations.

Select dates to search flights to Chicago

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Chicago:
Specific Dates
Flexible Dates
Trip Period
Weekend trip
November
2026
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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Direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

There are 9 airlines that fly directly from Frankfurt to Chicago: Air Canada, Condor, Icelandair, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines if you are departing from Frankfurt. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Frankfurt Airport. Most airlines arrive to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Thursday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

Air Canada
Air Canada
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Condor
Condor
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Icelandair
Icelandair
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
SWISS
SWISS
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Thai Airways International
Thai Airways International
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
United Airlines
United Airlines
FRA
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
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Airlines that have connecting flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Frankfurt to Chicago, including Airbus Transport International, American Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air France and others.
Airbus Transport International
Airbus Transport International
American Airlines
American Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Air France
Air France

Airports in Chicago and Frankfurt

Chicago has 5 airports and Frankfurt has 3 airports.
Chicago
Frankfurt
DuPage Airport (DPA)
52 km from Chicago city center.
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Taxi
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Bus
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Train
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Subway
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx
25 km from Chicago city center.
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Taxi
~25 min.
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Bus
~55 min.
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Train
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Shuttle
~25 min.
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Subway
~45 min.
Air CanadaCondorIcelandairLufthansa
9 airlines with direct flights
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
35 km from Chicago city center.
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Taxi
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Bus
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Train
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Shuttle
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Subway
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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
http://www.flychicago.com/midway/
14 km from Chicago city center.
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Taxi
~15 min.
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Bus
~35 min.
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Train
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Shuttle
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Subway
~20 min.
Chicago Merrill C Meigs (CGX)
3 km from Chicago city center.
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Taxi
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Bus
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Train
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Shuttle
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Subway
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Which airport in Chicago is better?

The closest airport to Chicago city center is Chicago Merrill C Meigs (CGX) with 3 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), trip will take 55 min. Most airlines like Air Canada, Condor, Icelandair, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines with direct flights are flying to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Planning a trip from Frankfurt to Chicago? Check the weather

9 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Chicago looks currently:
Today, 11 November
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+43°F
Broken clouds
2 m/s
89 %
Thu, 12 November
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+41°F
Shower rain
10 m/s
83 %
Fri, 13 November
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+36°F
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
73 %
Sat, 14 November
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+32°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
85 %
Sun, 15 November
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+34°F
Few clouds
1 m/s
87 %
Mon, 16 November
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+36°F
Few clouds
2 m/s
88 %
Tue, 17 November
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+37°F
Clear sky
2 m/s
82 %
Wed, 18 November
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+39°F
Few clouds
3 m/s
81 %
Thu, 19 November
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+41°F
Broken clouds
3 m/s
80 %

FAQ

Flying from Frankfurt to Chicago? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Chicago?
Chicago is served by 5 airports: DuPage Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago Merrill C Meigs. The nearest airport is Chicago Merrill C Meigs located 3 km away.
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How far is it between Frankfurt and Chicago by plane?
Chicago is around 6964 km away from Frankfurt.
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What is the flight time from Frankfurt to Chicago?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago.
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What is the flight price to travel from Frankfurt to Chicago?
You could get a cheaper flight if you are flexible in your travel plans. Try Avionero Flexible Dates to check multiple travel dates to see the best combinations.
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How good the weather is in Chicago?
The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +25°F. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of +75°F. Right now it is +43°F and Broken clouds in Chicago.
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Is there a direct connection between Frankfurt and Chicago?
Yes, there are direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago. You can fly to Chicago 7 days a week: Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Friday, Sunday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Frankfurt to Chicago: Air Canada, Condor, Icelandair, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines.
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Chicago guide

Chicago themes

This is what Chicago is known for:
Urbanism
Architecture
Nightlife
Food
Family

Location

Chicago is located in USA, 6964 km away from Frankfurt:

Chicago time zone

Chicago jest o 7 godziny za Frankfurt, gdzie teraz jest 23:00
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23:00 (CET +1)
Time in Chicago right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both Frankfurt and Chicago have the same currency: United States Dollar.
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$1
Exchange rate

Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.
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Visa-free
For US citizens

Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
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Official language
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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Chicago might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.
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Be careful

Air Quality

Chicago generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: low

Chicago pros and cons

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