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Cheap Flight Deals from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago (FRA-ORD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Frankfurt to Chicago

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Frankfurt to Chicago.
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8:30 pm - 5:50 pmFRA-ORD
28h 20m1 stop
7:40 pm - 3:25 pmORD-FRA
12h 45m1 stop
$445Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Feb 14 - Mon, Feb 17
8:30 pm - 4:10 pmFRA-ORD
26h 40m1 stop
7:15 pm - 2:40 pmORD-FRA
12h 25m1 stop
$456Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 28
6:30 am - 2:30 pmFRA-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
9:45 pm - 6:15 pmORD-FRA
13h 30m1 stop
$508British Airways
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Feb 1
7:25 am - 5:00 pmFRA-ORD
16h 35m1 stop
5:35 pm - 5:10 pmORD-FRA
16h 35m2 stops
$509British Airways
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Thu, Jan 23 - Thu, Feb 6
6:55 am - 2:30 pmFRA-ORD
14h 35m1 stop
4:58 pm - 4:40 pmORD-FRA
16h 42m2 stops
$518Delta
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Fri, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 31
7:05 am - 3:05 pmFRA-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
10:40 am - 11:15 amORD-FRA
17h 35m2 stops
$523Delta
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Sat, Jan 25 - Sat, Feb 1
7:15 am - 6:25 pmFRA-ORD
18h 10m1 stop
3:55 pm - 7:25 amORD-FRA
8h 30mnonstop
$539Lufthansa
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Wed, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 29
12:50 pm - 3:15 pmFRA-ORD
9h 25mnonstop
6:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD-FRA
11h 05m1 stop
$540Lufthansa
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 26
9:35 am - 4:15 pmFRA-ORD
13h 40m1 stop
6:14 pm - 11:50 amORD-FRA
10h 36m1 stop
$543United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 25
9:35 am - 5:15 pmFRA-ORD
13h 40m1 stop
4:00 pm - 7:20 amORD-FRA
8h 20mnonstop
$544United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 9

Flights from Frankfurt to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $585 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $950 and $824 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $481 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$430
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago

When to book flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Frankfurt to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Frankfurt to Chicago 
HeatherFlew with LufthansaAug 2024
They are super strict on carry-on size and weight. I have never seen an airline weigh a carry-on before. If you are flying through Germany, make sure to alott yourself extra time to stand in a giant line for a passport check, even though it was already checked when boarding to Germany (not sure what could have changed with it during the flight!). They had given some of our seats away on our connecting flight because we barely made it to the gate in time for departure.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaMar 2024
Avoid Frankfurt and O'Hare if you can. Use Amsterdam as your European hub and Minneapolis or Dallas as your hub in middle America.

FAQs for booking Frankfurt Airport to Chicago flights

  • Are there car rentals from O'Hare International Airport to downtown?

    Nothing beats the convenience and flexibility of touring Chicago in a car. To this end, several service providers run their desks at ORD. Immediately when you land, locate your operator’s counter as you pass through the Arrival Hall. The pick up garage is located at the Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

  • Is there public transportation to the Museum of Science and Industry from ORD?

    ORD and the Museum of Science and Industry sit about 24.2 miles apart. Bus line 6 provides the most convenient and reliable means of travel between these two points, taking about 1h 18min to get there. You can hop onto the bus from its terminus opposite terminal 1. The bus departs at a 10-15 minutes interval.

  • Are there lounges at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Multiple airlines run various lounges at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. For instance, if you’re flying aboard Emirates Airlines, you can access the Swissport Lounge in Terminal 5, Gate M7. Those flying aboard British Airways will be happy to enjoy British Airways Lounge situated in Terminal 5, Gate 7. Members receive priority clearance at the security desks.

  • Does O'Hare International Airport (ORD) have an art program?

    As you wait to connect to your next destination once you land at O'Hare International Airport, you can kill time exploring the various exhibits at this facility. If you’re arriving through concourses B and C, you won’t miss the various paintings, sculptures, and murals that define these spaces.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $430 for a one-way ticket and $445 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Frankfurt Airport and Chicago?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Frankfurt am Main. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt Airport to Chicago flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, KLM, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and SWISS.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt Airport to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Frankfurt Airport and Chicago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $620 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $708 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Frankfurt Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Frankfurt Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Frankfurt Airport and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Frankfurt Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $686 or less one-way and $731 or less round-trip.
  • Buses, trains, and taxis are some of the transportation options that you can use to travel from the city center of Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Frankfurt Airport bus provides the most convenient and cheaper option, and it covers the 8-mile journey in about 30 minutes. Still, you can take a taxi if you want to reach the airport in under 10 minutes.
  • Do you intend to pray ahead of your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)? In that case, you’ll be happy to know that the facility offers a sacred oasis where religious souls can retreat for a quiet supplication to their maker. This suite is situated in Terminal 2, Area E.
  • You can easily drop off your car at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) before flying to Chicago. The establishment has various parking levels, including Terminal Parking, eParking, Business Parking, Holiday Parking, and Park, Sleep & Fly. The parking garages are conveniently located across from the terminals, and you won’t need a shuttle to your departure gate.
  • If you’re disabled or have mobility limitations while passing through Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), expect to meet friendly airline agents to help you as you move through the security and customs desks. Also, the airport is wheelchair-accessible, with spaces around restrooms and elevators enough to aid your passage.
  • Are you planning to fly with your pet from Frankfurt to Chicago? Numerous airlines, including Lufthansa, allow you to bring your furry friends in the cabin. It might be best if you checked with your airline or immigration regarding any changes in the pet policy at O'Hare International Airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Frankfurt to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Frankfurt to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 8517 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Great list of movies, seat was generally comfortable, but not much shoulder room. The fresh baked cookie mostly made up for the lack of variety with the meals, which were all tomato based.

8.0 ExcellentVictor, Jan 2025CDG - SLC
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Great list of movies, seat was generally comfortable, but not much shoulder room. The fresh baked cookie mostly made up for the lack of variety with the meals, which were all tomato based.

I like in St George and prefer to fly out of CDC than SGU. Hopefully, they will continue the flights out of Cedar

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

Newer plane, relatively easy boarding, not a full flight and was told that we could not be moved up because of weight and balance issues. Otherwise, a very good experience.

Other then mechanical/ computer problem and 3.5 hours flight delay the flight was great. I guess that what happened when you fly an old airplane now a day.

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

I think they can provide the better food/snack option for the 4 hours flight. Drinks are fine.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Typically I give delta excellent reviews. Our flight was delayed 2hrs, I was one of the fortunate ones who were able to get to my connecting flight. Also, annoying that on the connecting flight boarding personnel make me put away a small bag into my carryon. It small enough to put in back pocket seat, why hold me and the line up to just push it into my carryon.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

lots of delays the crew were unclear about where to pick up my carry-on, which they took from me to check in on the plane.

They needed people to check a bag, they did check my bag and I had to wait 10 minutes after the flight to get it it wasn’t too bad

Did not even get on board. Was told I needed an esta agreement. Was not aware of this when I booked the fare and not told about them

Cramped seats. Audio jack for the in -flight entertainment was broken.

Flight was great albeit the long line before the int’l immigration given the timing of the year.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

We appreciated the friendly, efficient, and professional flight attendants. A wider selection of hot foods would be nice.

Did not have enough time from Venice seaport at Ravenna to get to Venice airport in order to make the scheduled flights. Need to have at least 3+ hours from ship docking to airport.

Overall good. I was surprised how easy it was to get from plain to plain in such a short time. Food choices were not so great and quite expensive. Entertainment was ok. Flights were smooth.

Horrible. The flight was delayed by over 3 hours but updates were barely provided. Boarding started 3 hours late then stopped because their system crashed. So now, passengers were standing for 15 minutes in the open waiting to get boarding passes scanned and get on a bus. Duty-free closed around 4-4:30. Only 1 food outlet was open and it was super slow and busy since it was serving passengers from multiple flights. So a number of passengers couldn't buy meals at the terminal. Since the flight was delayed by over 3 hours, we could have been offered snacks on-board. Nothing. The seats barely reclined. In-flight entertainment options were pitiful. Overall, a miserable experience. Never flying on Icelandair ever again. :(

Bad. Flights were late, by hours. No clear information was provided even until the delayed boarding time.

Again, lines for boarding are a problem in iceland. The flight itself was fine and very smooth. No complaints. We would definitely fly icelandair again.

take snacks and food. purchase options in flight are not great

Had a screaming child next to us. Not the airline’s fault but still annoying.

Icelandair flight was excellent. The checkin and security arrangements for Saga Premium passengers at Newark was very poor - our checkin opened much later than the normal and our security queue simply led us to the back of the normal queue. Someone was having a laugh surely!

Never took flight. See previous comment on trip from Boston to Reykjavik. Used a different airline that i had to find and book.

The flight was on time and the crew was nice. I did not like the fact that my husband and I were seated in different rows. I feel pressured by airlines to pay more to choose our seats. We will sit anywhere, but we shouldn't have to pay to sit together. I also think they should serve at least a snack that's free.

One of the worst airlines I ever flew. Boarding is a disaster, they are always late, the planes are overly crowded. Everyone on my flight lost their connection because they were 2h late. Reykjavik is also not the best airport out there.

After living in Europe for five years and flying with Lufthansa and KLM airlines, I’ve realized that United Airlines is now a budget carrier. The flight attendant are not friendly. The seats are not comfortable. And everything comes at a cost. I will be flying with KLM and Skyteam like Delta to the US going forward no doubt. United Airlines is not what it once was:

Happy and nice crew and the atmosphere is very easy and calm. I got a wonderful travel with UA this time

Delayed take off but I think they waited for passengers.

I had to fly United where the flight crew was atrocious

Flight was delayed for no reason and I missed my connection. This added another day of travel and I missed an event I was traveling home for.

I traveled with my sister, however ,we booked a flight separately, and we don't sitting next to each other. The staff on the board where on the top of this unit they find us sitting together. Ty lufthansa team. U are the best

Courtesy of waitress. Could improve on time management and check-in

Other than the delay of flight, this crew tried to make the best of bad situation.

Terrible. Super uncomfortable/less room than a domestic flight and flight was 9.5 hours. Food was terrible. Flight attendants slammed the cart into 2 people in our party numerous times as they were both over 6' tall and sitting in the aisle.

The wi-fi wasn’t working on the flight from Munich to Chicago and I’d already paid for two devices before they notified us not to purchase it. I think that should have been mentioned as we checked in or boarded not once we were already on board during the safety brief. The flight attendant stated that we’d get a voucher, but we didn’t receive anything while on the flight, so I don’t know who’s responsible for issuing a voucher or refund.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

The seat was very uncomfortable. It helped to use the foot rest. Could not sleep because of the seat.

The seats are incredibly uncomfortable. My luggage didn't make it on the flight from London to Nashville.

The plane itself is old and way overcrowded. The crew do a great job of trying to mitigate. It is just uncomfortable for over 8 hours, bearable, but barely. Boarding, and the baggage game, is ludicrous. Why charge extra to check bags when there is not enough room for everyone to "carry-on" and checking is needed? I do not think these issues would be different with other airlines, I believe it is the attitude that squeezes every penny out of each traveler.

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