How long is the flight to Chicago?

The average flight time to Chicago is 14 hours and 58 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Abu Dhabi.

How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Chicago?

Etihad Airways, Emirates, SriLankan Airlines all fly non-stop to Chicago.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago is usually July.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chicago?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Chicago?

Yes – you can fly direct to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and the average flight time is 14 hours and 59 minutes.

How much are round-trip flights to Chicago?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Chicago is AED 2,721. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest airport in Chicago?

The cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the center of Chicago. We've found flights to this airport from AED 2,721 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Chicago on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Chicago is Tuesday, July 2, 2024 .

When is the best time to book flights to Chicago?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Chicago?

The average temperature in Chicago in May is around 13°C. The warmest month in Chicago is typically July, which averages 26°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August, and it usually rains the least in January.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with to Chicago?

Currently, Lufthansa and Emirates offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Cheap flights to Chicago from AED 2,721

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Chicago.AED 2,721 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 2, returning Thu, Sep 26.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Dubai on Tue, Jul 2, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, Sep 26, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,721, select.

Chicago.AED 2,823 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 18, returning Fri, Oct 25.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Dubai on Fri, Oct 18, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, Oct 25, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,823, select.

Chicago.AED 2,837 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 27, returning Fri, Jan 10.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Dubai on Fri, Dec 27, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, Jan 10, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,837, select.

Chicago.AED 2,851 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 9, returning Mon, Jun 24.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Dubai on Sun, Jun 9, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, Jun 24, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,851, select.

Chicago.AED 2,890 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 16, returning Thu, Jul 11.Round-trip flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Dubai on Sun, Jun 16, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, Jul 11, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,890, select.

Chicago.AED 2,894 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 24, returning Mon, Jun 24.Round-trip flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Dubai on Fri, May 24, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Chicago Midway on Mon, Jun 24, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,894, select.

Chicago.AED 2,900 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 2, returning Sat, Nov 9.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Dubai on Sat, Nov 2, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Chicago Midway on Sat, Nov 9, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,900, select.

Chicago.AED 2,901 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 21, returning Wed, May 29.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Dubai on Tue, May 21, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Chicago Midway on Wed, May 29, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,901, select.

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Airports in Chicago

Looking for the best route? There are 4 airports in and around Chicago.

Direct flights to Chicago

Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time to Chicago is 14 hours and 58 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Abu Dhabi.
: There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
: Etihad Airways, Emirates, SriLankan Airlines all fly non-stop to Chicago.
: The cheapest month to fly to Chicago is usually July.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: Yes – you can fly direct to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and the average flight time is 14 hours and 59 minutes.
: The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Chicago is AED 2,721. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: The cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the center of Chicago. We've found flights to this airport from AED 2,721.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Chicago is Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: The average temperature in Chicago in May is around 13°C. The warmest month in Chicago is typically July, which averages 26°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August, and it usually rains the least in January.
: Currently, Lufthansa and Emirates offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Flying to Chicago

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	AED 2,720
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	14 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways
Average flights per week	96

Discover Chicago

As third-most populous city in the United States, Chicago is a place offering a wealth of possibilities for people of all tastes whether it’s strolling down the waterfront and taking in the nightlife or exploring the city’s rich cultural heritage. Those interested in history and culture must visit some of Chicago’s museums and art galleries, celebrated as amongst the finest in the world - visit Museum Campus where many are situated in the same area. Chicago is also famous for its calendar of festivals throughout the year - some of the most notable include Lollapalooza in August and the Taste of Chicago festival in July, the largest outdoor food festival on the planet. As a world-class global city, visitors to Chicago looking to shop, eat and drink will not be disappointed with the fantastic shopping opportunities along The Magnificent Mile as well as the city’s excellent restaurants, bars and cafes.

When to Visit Chicago

The Chicago weather is excellent through Spring and Summer between April and October when temperatures are pleasantly warm. The busiest tourism period in the city is during the summer when many of the most popular festivals take place. While over the winter temperatures can get very cold, there are so many things to do in Chicago that it doesn’t really matter. Cheap flights to Chicago may be easier to find outside of the peak summer season, but if you get in and book early enough you can always find cheap rates.

Flights to Chicago

The main airport serving Chicago is Chicago O’Hare International Airport, often known simply as O’Hare Airport is located 27km from the city. There are direct flights from the UAE to Chicago O’Hare International Airport - Emirates operate flights from Dubai International Airport, while those coming from Abu Dhabi International Airport can fly with Etihad Airways. Chicago O’Hare International Airport was once the world’s busiest airport, now ranking as the sixth busiest. Midway International Airport is another airport serving Chicago and is only 10km outside of the city center. The airport primarily operates domestic flights and does not serve any routes to the Middle East.

Chicago Travel Information

The United States has strict visa requirements which requires most visitors to arrange a visa before arriving in the country, although countries part of the Visa Waiver Program do not need to do this. As the UAE is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, nationals from the UAE will need to acquire a visa before traveling. The fee for a tourist visa starts at around 590AED* and must be arrange before flying. The currency in the United States is the United States Dollar, while Chicago is 9 hours behind the UAE so make sure your clocks are put back when you arrive.

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