Can I fly direct from Vienna to Chicago?

Direct flights from Vienna to Chicago are not common, historically making up only 2.2% of available options. When a direct flight is not available, travelers typically experience one stopover. This means that most journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Vienna to Chicago?

The typical direct flight from Vienna to Chicago covers a distance of 7574 kilometers and has a median duration of 9 hours and 50 minutes. Flights with one stopover are significantly longer, with a median duration of 14 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for this additional time when planning their journey with connections.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Vienna to Chicago?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Vienna to Chicago with a layover. Connecting flights had a median price of $798, while direct flights were typically more expensive, with a median price of $996. This represents a premium of 25% for direct flights. Direct flights also made up a smaller share of options, accounting for 5.5% of the total.

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Vienna to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Vienna to Chicago

Fares for cheap flights from Vienna to Chicago typically range from $1081–$1651, with a median of $1371. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting that opportunities for better pricing may arise regularly.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Vienna to Chicago, you'll find that November and February stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $440. September is also a strong contender, with a median fare of $441, indicating that these periods offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Vienna to Chicago takes about 20h 50m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. This indicates that direct flights from Vienna to Chicago are rare, and travelers should expect at least one stop.

The route from Vienna to Chicago covers a substantial distance of 7574 km. This classifies it as a long-haul journey, meaning you should anticipate a significant travel time due to the considerable distance between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Vienna to Chicago

Regular price: €577 - €1,175

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

The regular price range for flights from Vienna to Chicago is typically between 577 EUR and 1175 EUR. The current lowest deal is 421 EUR with Aer Lingus for travel from Nov 6-Nov 8.

now 421 €

Low 577 €

High 1,175 €

The cheapest time to fly from Vienna to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Chicago is February, with a median price of $440. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1489. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 440 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,489 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vienna to Chicago

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vienna to Chicago

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

612 €

575 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

618 €

577 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

641 €

577 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

609 €

577 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

Aer Lingus

588 €

422 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

Aer Lingus

606 €

423 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

680 € → 423 €

38%

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

666 € → 421 €

37%

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

664 € → 421 €

37%

4 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 24

662 € → 421 €

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Vienna to Chicago

Vienna - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Vienna to Chicago are below the typical level, with prices around $421.

📅 Best time to fly

November, February, and September offer the lowest median prices

Historically, November, February, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route at $440-$441.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 20h 50m

Flights from Vienna to Chicago typically take 20 hours and 50 minutes, with one or more stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 2.2% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Vienna to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Vienna to Chicago appear regularly, making it easier to find good prices.

Vienna main airports to depart from

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Vienna to Chicago.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€516

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago, offering a wide range of connections.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~€518

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and is easily accessible from Chicago.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~€738

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Mar 08

Chicago, United States

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$3,628

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Feb 24

Chicago, United States

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$3,844

$2,641

Save $1,203

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From VIE

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Feb 23

Chicago, United States

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$3,844

$2,641

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From VIE

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Feb 23

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,747

$2,660

Save $1,087

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From VIE

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Feb 26

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,854

$2,660

Save $1,194

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Feb 23

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,795

$2,660

Save $1,135

KLM, +1

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From VIE

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Feb 24

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,772

$2,662

Save $1,110

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From VIE

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Mar 05

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,550

$2,662

Save $888

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Feb 28

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,880

$2,662

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Feb 26

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,805

$2,662

Save $1,143

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From VIE

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Mar 09

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,611

$2,662

Save $949

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From VIE

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Feb 24

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,747

$2,671

Save $1,076

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, booking flights from Vienna to Chicago more than 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. The average price for flights booked within this window was $793. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1206. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price was $811, indicating that earlier booking generally offers better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Vienna to Chicago was considered to be $1081 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1371. Prices above $1651 were in the higher range, while those at or below $1081 represented the more economical options available.

Historically, November and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Vienna to Chicago, both with a median price of $440. September also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $441. These months are significantly more affordable compared to the annual median price of $1371 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Vienna to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Vienna to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Vienna to Chicago

Regular price: €577 - €1,175

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

The regular price range for flights from Vienna to Chicago is typically between 577 EUR and 1175 EUR. The current lowest deal is 421 EUR with Aer Lingus for travel from Nov 6-Nov 8.

now 421 €

Low 577 €

High 1,175 €

The cheapest time to fly from Vienna to Chicago

February

Cheapest

Flights from 440 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,489 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vienna to Chicago

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vienna to Chicago

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

612 €

575 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

618 €

577 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

641 €

577 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

609 €

577 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

Aer Lingus

588 €

422 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - Chicago

Vienna (VIE) - Chicago (ORD)

Aer Lingus

606 €

423 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

680 € → 423 €

38%

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

666 € → 421 €

37%

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

664 € → 421 €

37%

4 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 24

662 € → 421 €

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Vienna to Chicago

Vienna - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Vienna to Chicago are below the typical level, with prices around $421.

📅 Best time to fly

November, February, and September offer the lowest median prices

Historically, November, February, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route at $440-$441.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 20h 50m

Flights from Vienna to Chicago typically take 20 hours and 50 minutes, with one or more stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 2.2% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Vienna to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Vienna to Chicago appear regularly, making it easier to find good prices.

Vienna main airports to depart from

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Vienna to Chicago.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€516

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago, offering a wide range of connections.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~€518

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and is easily accessible from Chicago.

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,747

$2,671

Save $1,076

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Vienna to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Vienna to Chicago

Vienna to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Vienna to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Vienna to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Vienna to Chicago

Direct flights from Vienna to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Vienna to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vienna to Chicago

Vienna - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November, February, and September offer the lowest median prices

Typical flight duration is 20h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Vienna main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Feb 24

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Feb 23

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Feb 23

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How early should I book Vienna to Chicago flights to get the cheapest price?

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

What's the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Chicago?

Can I fly direct from Vienna to Chicago?

How long is the flight from Vienna to Chicago?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Vienna to Chicago?

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Flights to Chicago from other cities

Vienna to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Vienna to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Vienna to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Vienna to Chicago

Direct flights from Vienna to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Vienna to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vienna to Chicago

Vienna - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November, February, and September offer the lowest median prices

Typical flight duration is 20h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Vienna main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Mar 08

Feb 24

Feb 23

Feb 23

Feb 26

Feb 23

Feb 24

Mar 05

Feb 28

Feb 26

Mar 09

Feb 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How early should I book Vienna to Chicago flights to get the cheapest price?

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

What's the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Chicago?