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 the vast majority of travelers on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey between these two cities.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Amsterdam?

The typical flight time for a direct flight from Chicago to Amsterdam is approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 6612 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, generally take longer, with a median duration of 12 hours. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their itinerary, as connecting flights add significant travel time.

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

Historically, direct flights from Chicago to Amsterdam have been about 13% more expensive 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 a smaller share of available options, at 10.7%, the premium for convenience is evident. Travelers should weigh the time savings against the increased cost when deciding between direct and connecting options.

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Chicago to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam

For cheap flights from Chicago to Amsterdam, the data shows that July is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $552. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $553, and February, where the median price is $570. These months offer more budget-friendly opportunities compared to the overall typical fares.

Right now, fares for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam are above the typical level, with prices generally ranging from $657–$1126 and a median of $909. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that current prices are higher than usual for this route. New deals appear almost daily, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

When considering the duration of your journey, a typical flight from Chicago to Amsterdam takes approximately 19h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route covering a distance of 6612 kilometers. Since most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, the total travel time reflects these layovers rather than just the in-air flight duration.

For direct flights from Chicago to Amsterdam, only 8.9% of recent fares were non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with the majority of connecting flights typically involving two stopovers. Travelers should account for these connections when planning their trip and considering overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Amsterdam

Regular price: $526 - $1,195

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam is between $526 and $1195. The current lowest deal is $607 with Icelandair for travel from Nov 1-Nov 8.

now $607

Low $526

High $1,195

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Amsterdam

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Amsterdam

Chicago (RFD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Allegiant Air

$1,235

$948

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Amsterdam

Chicago (RFD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Allegiant Air

$1,071

$951

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$962

$879

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$846

$738

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$816

$765

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$880

$777

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 18

$1,235 → $948

23%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$887 → $621

30%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$869 → $614

29%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$866 → $615

29%

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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 is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $552.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 19h 15m

The median flight duration from Chicago to Amsterdam is 19h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers a recent deal for $607

A recent deal from Icelandair was found for $607 from Nov 1-Nov 8.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Amsterdam, with competitive pricing for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$648

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative departure option for flights to Amsterdam.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,083

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport provides another departure choice for your trip to Amsterdam.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$786

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$648

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague is the closest alternative airport to Amsterdam, offering fast security and check-in.

📍 ~55 km from Amsterdam (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~$861

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Oct 26

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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$6,109

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

93% AI deal score

$6,356

$2,423

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Business Class

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Oct 27

Amsterdam, Netherlands

93% AI deal score

$6,337

$2,423

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

93% AI deal score

$6,190

$2,423

Save $3,767

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Business Class

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

93% AI deal score

$2,695

$1,743

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

92% AI deal score

$3,407

$2,264

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

92% AI deal score

$6,103

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Chicago to Amsterdam is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price for tickets was around $821. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $1324. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, generally show an average price of $825, indicating that planning within the recommended 14-27 day period can offer better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Chicago to Amsterdam is considered to be $657 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $909. Prices exceeding $1126 were observed in the higher quartile of fares. Therefore, if you find a ticket at or below $657, it represents a favorable price based on historical trends.

Historically, July, April, and February have offered the cheapest flights from Chicago to Amsterdam. In July, the median price was $552, closely followed by April at $553. February also presented a competitive median price of $570. These months typically fall below the annual median price of $909 for this route, making them good options for budget-conscious travelers.

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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: $526 - $1,195

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Amsterdam is between $526 and $1195. The current lowest deal is $607 with Icelandair for travel from Nov 1-Nov 8.

now $607

Low $526

High $1,195

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Amsterdam

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Amsterdam

Chicago (RFD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Allegiant Air

$1,235

$948

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Amsterdam

Chicago (RFD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Allegiant Air

$1,071

$951

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$962

$879

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$846

$738

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$816

$765

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Amsterdam

Chicago (ORD) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Icelandair

$880

$777

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 18

$1,235 → $948

23%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$887 → $621

30%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$869 → $614

29%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$866 → $615

29%

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 is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $552.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 19h 15m

The median flight duration from Chicago to Amsterdam is 19h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers a recent deal for $607

A recent deal from Icelandair was found for $607 from Nov 1-Nov 8.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Amsterdam, with competitive pricing for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$648

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative departure option for flights to Amsterdam.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,083

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport provides another departure choice for your trip to Amsterdam.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$786

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$648

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague is the closest alternative airport to Amsterdam, offering fast security and check-in.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

91% AI deal score

$3,157

$2,319

Save $838

Icelandair

Business Class

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 flight duration of 19h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Icelandair offers a recent deal for $607

Deals are frequent on 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 15

Oct 27

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 27

Oct 19

Oct 11

Oct 07

Nov 01

Oct 27

Oct 21

Nov 01

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?

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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 flight duration of 19h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Icelandair offers a recent deal for $607

Deals are frequent on 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 15

Oct 27

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 27

Oct 19

Oct 11

Oct 07

Nov 01

Oct 27

Oct 21

Nov 01

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?