What percentage of Chicago to Amsterdam flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 8.9% of flights from Chicago to Amsterdam were direct. This indicates that most travelers on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Amsterdam?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Amsterdam has a duration of 7 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 6612 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically take longer, with a median duration of 12 hours and 0 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time for those opting for connecting routes.

Are non-stop flights from Chicago to Amsterdam worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Chicago to Amsterdam typically cost about 13% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $906, while connecting flights had a median price of $799. While direct flights represent only about 10.7% of the available options, the premium reflects the convenience of a shorter travel time without stopovers.

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Chicago to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Amsterdam, July is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $552. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $553, and February, where the median fare is $570. These months offer the most favorable pricing for this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam typically range from $657 to $1126, with a median of $909. Currently, prices are above the typical level for this route. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount may require some flexibility or patience. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. Only 8.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Chicago to Amsterdam. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Amsterdam takes approximately 19h 15m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route. The overall travel time can vary depending on the number and length of stopovers.

The distance between Chicago and Amsterdam is approximately 6612 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul flight, typically involving a significant amount of time in the air and often requiring at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Amsterdam

Regular price: $570 - $1,057

Prices for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam is $570 to $1057. The current lowest deal is $514 with Icelandair for travel from Oct 25-Oct 29.

now $514

Low $570

High $1,057

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam is July, with a median price of $552. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1203. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $552

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,203

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Amsterdam

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$752

$746

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$792

$767

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$787

$788

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$770

$688

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

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MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$789

$782

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

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MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$842

$833

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$762 → $782

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$741 → $782

10 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 16

$731 → $782

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$722 → $782

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Chicago - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Amsterdam are above the typical level of $909.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $552 for Chicago to Amsterdam.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights to Amsterdam from Chicago typically take 19h 15m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.9% of recent flights from Chicago to Amsterdam are direct, making connecting dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on the Chicago to Amsterdam route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options from Chicago to Amsterdam.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$606

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport provides another convenient option for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$770

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,026

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a key arrival airport for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$704

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague is a useful alternative arrival airport, offering fast security and check-in processes.

📍 ~58 km from Amsterdam (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~$840

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $821. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 7-13 days out averaging $1047. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also saw higher average prices, at $951.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Chicago to Amsterdam is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $657. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $909, while prices in the upper quartile can reach $1126 or more.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam include July, with a median price of $552, and April, with a median price of $553. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $570. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for this route, which is $909, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Chicago to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Amsterdam

Regular price: $570 - $1,057

Prices for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam is $570 to $1057. The current lowest deal is $514 with Icelandair for travel from Oct 25-Oct 29.

now $514

Low $570

High $1,057

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam

July

Cheapest

Flights from $552

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,203

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Amsterdam

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$752

$746

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$792

$767

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$787

$788

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$770

$688

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$789

$782

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Amsterdam

Chicago (MDW) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Porter Airlines

$842

$833

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$762 → $782

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$741 → $782

10 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 16

$731 → $782

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$722 → $782

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam

Chicago - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Amsterdam are above the typical level of $909.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $552 for Chicago to Amsterdam.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights to Amsterdam from Chicago typically take 19h 15m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.9% of recent flights from Chicago to Amsterdam are direct, making connecting dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on the Chicago to Amsterdam route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options from Chicago to Amsterdam.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$606

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport provides another convenient option for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$770

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,026

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a key arrival airport for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$704

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague is a useful alternative arrival airport, offering fast security and check-in processes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Amsterdam

Chicago to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam

Direct flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Amsterdam

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam

Chicago - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

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Oct 21

Dec 27

Oct 04

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Oct 19

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

When should I buy Chicago to Amsterdam tickets?

How do I know if a Chicago to Amsterdam flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Amsterdam?

What percentage of Chicago to Amsterdam flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Chicago to Amsterdam?

Are non-stop flights from Chicago to Amsterdam worth the extra cost?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Amsterdam from other cities

Chicago to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam

Direct flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Amsterdam

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam

Chicago - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

Oct 21

Oct 21

Dec 27

Oct 04

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Oct 19

Oct 26

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Oct 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

When should I buy Chicago to Amsterdam tickets?

How do I know if a Chicago to Amsterdam flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Amsterdam?