Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Chicago
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September 14 - September 28
FRA - Chicago
$769
$599
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September 10 - September 15
FRA - Chicago
$811
$614
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September 2 - September 15
FRA - Chicago
$752
$614
Round trip
December 16 - December 25
FRA - Chicago
$962
$618
Round trip
September 2 - September 8
FRA - Chicago
$782
$626
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September 4 - September 8
FRA - Chicago
$808
$626
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November 13 - November 18
FRA - Chicago
$798
$626
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September 23 - September 28
FRA - Chicago
$817
$628
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December 5 - December 12
FRA - Chicago
$950
$629
Round trip
September 10 - September 21
FRA - Chicago
$766
$630
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Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Chicago
Regular price: $662 - $1,282
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Chicago is $662 to $1282. The current lowest deal is $599 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 14-Sep 28.
now $599
Low $662
High $1,282
The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago is February, with a median price of $524. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1634. Prices are generally lower from February to December.
February
Flights from $524
January
Flights from $1,634
Direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago
Lufthansa
Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Chicago
Thu, Aug 13
FRA - Chicago
Frankfurt (FRA) - Chicago (MDW)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$958
$739
One-way
Thu, Aug 20
FRA - Chicago
Frankfurt (FRA) - Chicago (ORD)
Icelandair
$825
$658
One-way
Sat, Aug 22
FRA - Chicago
Frankfurt (FRA) - Chicago (ORD)
Icelandair
$805
$650
One-way
Sun, Aug 23
FRA - Chicago
Frankfurt (FRA) - Chicago (ORD)
Icelandair
$805
$650
One-way
Mon, Aug 24
FRA - Chicago
Frankfurt (FRA) - Chicago (ORD)
Icelandair
$805
$649
One-way
Mon, Aug 24
FRA - Chicago
Frankfurt (FRA) - Chicago (ORD)
Icelandair
$805
$651
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Frankfurt to Chicago
Dec 16 - Dec 25
$962 → $618
36%
Dec 12 - Dec 26
$977 → $640
35%
Dec 17 - Dec 30
$1,096 → $762
30%
Dec 1 - Dec 15
$967 → $635
34%
Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago
Frankfurt - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares from Frankfurt to Chicago are near the typical level, with a median price of $985.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in November or February for the best prices
Historically, November and February offer the lowest median prices at $524 for Frankfurt to Chicago flights.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 18h 22m
The median flight duration from Frankfurt to Chicago is 18 hours and 22 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Only 22.7% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 1 stopover.
🏆 Airline highlight
Lufthansa offers direct flights
Lufthansa is one airline that has offered direct flights from Frankfurt to Chicago.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Historically, deals for flights from Frankfurt to Chicago appear frequently, about 0.57 deals per day.
Frankfurt main airports to depart from
Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt International Airport is a great option for flights from Frankfurt to Chicago, with prices from $599.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$599
Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)
Frankfurt–Hahn offers another departure choice for your trip from Frankfurt to Chicago.
📍 ~100 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$681
Chicago main airports to arrive at
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in Chicago from Frankfurt.
📍 ~20 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$599
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport offers another option for travelers flying from Frankfurt to Chicago.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$660
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport serves as an alternative arrival point for Chicago-bound flights.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$704
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail; travel time can be affected by heavy traffic on the I-94 corridor)
💸 Flights from ~$840
South Bend International (SBN)
South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to the Chicago area with easier security and parking.
📍 ~130 km from Chicago (reachable by rail; fewer direct flight destinations compared to Milwaukee or Chicago)
💸 Flights from ~$780
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, a good alternative for travelers on the eastern side of the Chicago metro area.
📍 ~250 km from Chicago (requires a significant drive (over 2 hours) from central Chicago)
💸 Flights from ~$780
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport with consistent service levels and less congestion.
📍 ~200 km from Chicago (distance exceeds 190km, making it a secondary choice to MKE)
💸 Flights from ~$840
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
Fort Wayne International offers stable regional service, an alternative for travelers in the southeastern Chicago suburbs.
📍 ~250 km from Chicago (significant distance from Chicago and limited flight frequency)
💸 Flights from ~$780
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$2,181
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$2,181
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$4,474
$2,195
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$4,139
$2,196
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94% AI deal score
$4,449
$2,197
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94% AI deal score
$4,485
$2,197
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94% AI deal score
$4,680
$2,418
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93% AI deal score
$4,454
$2,425
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$4,454
$2,425
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93% AI deal score
$4,144
$2,427
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Chicago, United States
93% AI deal score
$4,654
$2,442
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Chicago, United States
93% AI deal score
$4,434
$2,442
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93% AI deal score
$4,378
$2,442
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93% AI deal score
$4,391
$2,442
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Chicago, United States
93% AI deal score
$4,368
$2,442
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$3,346
$2,181
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$3,327
$2,181
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$3,268
$2,181
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$3,421
$2,190
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$2,463
$1,506
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$2,491
$1,535
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$2,616
$1,624
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$4,545
$2,195
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,611
$2,414
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,592
$2,427
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,594
$2,429
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,501
$2,435
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,613
$2,435
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$2,392
$1,600
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$2,329
$1,609
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$2,491
$1,624
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$2,499
$1,640
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$2,394
$1,653
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,898
$2,191
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,928
$2,191
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,888
$2,195
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,798
$2,197
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$3,279
$2,404
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$3,317
$2,411
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$3,281
$2,411
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$3,281
$2,411
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$3,314
$2,411
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$3,312
$2,411
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$3,279
$2,411
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$3,291
$2,411
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$2,411
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Chicago, United States
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$2,414
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Chicago, United States
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$2,421
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Chicago, United States
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$2,425
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Chicago, United States
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$2,434
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Chicago, United States
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$2,436
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,269
$1,598
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,264
$1,624
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,269
$1,635
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,351
$1,653
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,389
$1,662
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$2,399
$1,662
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$2,368
$1,662
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$2,367
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$2,488
$1,825
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$3,244
$2,434
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$2,266
$1,644
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Chicago, United States
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$2,269
$1,644
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Chicago, United States
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$2,267
$1,653
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Chicago, United States
89% AI deal score
$2,239
$1,654
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Chicago, United States
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$2,269
$1,662
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$2,230
$1,662
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Chicago, United States
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Chicago, United States
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$1,994
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Chicago, United States
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Chicago, United States
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Chicago, United States
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$3,056
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
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$4,050
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$1,766
$1,653
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77% AI deal score
$1,660
$1,600
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76% AI deal score
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$1,653
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