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Chicago to Frankfurt Flights

Flights from Chicago to Frankfurt let any traveler take an international vacation. These flights depart from O'Hare and land at the Frankfurt Airport, giving you the chance to see the best things about the city. Find great prices and deals on almost any flight you might want through Orbitz.com.

Chicago, Illinois

Millions of travelers visit Chicago every year for the historic sites, landmarks, museums, restaurants, and shops, but locals often escape the city by flying from O'Hare International Airport. Some residents take a bus to the airport by using the CTA Bus Line or PACE, while others rent a taxi or limousine. Taxi drivers often charge around $40 for a trip to the airport. You can also take your own car to the airport and park at one of the on-site lots. The daily lots charge $33 on weekdays and $31 on weekends. Valet parking costs $48, and you can also park in the economy lots for less than $20 per day.

Food at O'Hare is available from Starbuck's Coffee, Reggio's Hot Dogs, Auntie Anne's, America's Dog, and many other fast food restaurants. If you have more time available, you might try one of the sit-down restaurants.

Frankfurt, Germany

Millions of people use air travel to reach Frankfurt every year. The city is home to Oktoberfest, jazz festivals, and dozens of other festivals devoted to the arts. Travelers also get the chance to see live performances at some of the top theaters in the city, which let you enjoy the traditional culture of Germany.

See Frankfurt up Close

The Frankfurt Airport boasts two terminals, and each terminal has rental car agencies on-site. Advantage, Sixt, Hertz, and several others are in Terminal 1, while Terminal 2 is home to seven agencies, including Alamo, Europcar, and Budget. Travelers can also take a hotel shuttle to their hotel, or you can find a taxi outside the airport. It usually takes 30 minutes or less to reach downtown from the airport.

Before you choose a flight, you should think about when you want to travel. Winter starts in November, and temperatures can drop as low as 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer brings temperatures in the mid-70s to high 70s, and you can enjoy some of the top festivals during this season. The annual jazz festival occurs in March; however, if you visit for this event, wear warm clothing, because temperatures typically only reach the high 40s.

Even if you visit Frankfurt for one of these events, you will still want to find other things to do. The Tigerpalast Variete Theatre and English Theatre show traditional performances and shows throughout the year. The Stadel Museum, Senckenberg Natural History Museum, and German Film Museum appeal to those interested in history and culture. Some travelers also enjoy spending time walking through downtown and touring the many skyscrapers in the city.

Visit the City of Skyscrapers

United Airlines offers nonstop flights to Germany, but companies like Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, and several others provide connecting flights. When you need flights from Chicago to Frankfurt, visit Orbitz.com. In addition to discount flights, you can arrange for a rental car, hotel room, or tickets to events and attractions.

Cheap flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
26 27 28 29 30 31 1 $1,489
2 $1,463 3 $1,463 4 $1,503 5 6 7 8 $1,608
9 $1,608 10 $1,578 11 $1,501 12 $1,487 13 $1,528 14 $1,489 15 $1,608
16 $1,618 17 $1,528 18 $1,528 19 $1,503 20 $1,296 21 $1,568 22 $1,643
23 24 $1,528 25 $1,464 26 $1,528 27 $1,528 28 $1,573 29 $1,608
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June

Cheapest weekend flights in June from Chicago to Frankfurt

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jun 20 Chicago (ORD) Frankfurt (FRA) Turkish Airlines $1,296
Return Mon, Jun 24 Frankfurt (FRA) Chicago (ORD) Turkish Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Chicago to Frankfurt

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jun 20 Chicago (ORD) Frankfurt (FRA) Turkish Airlines $1,296
Return Mon, Jun 24 Frankfurt (FRA) Chicago (ORD) Turkish Airlines

Best one-week trip in June from Chicago to Frankfurt

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sun, Jun 2 Chicago (ORD) Frankfurt (FRA) LOT Polish Airlines $1,463
Return Sun, Jun 9 Frankfurt (FRA) Chicago (ORD) LOT Polish Airlines
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July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from Chicago to Frankfurt

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jul 4 Chicago (ORD) Frankfurt (FRA) United Airlines $1,528
Return Mon, Jul 8 Frankfurt (FRA) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Chicago to Frankfurt

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Jul 20 Chicago (ORD) Frankfurt (FRA) Finnair $1,082
Return Sun, Aug 11 Frankfurt (FRA) Chicago (ORD) Finnair

Best one-week trip in July from Chicago to Frankfurt

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Jul 22 Chicago (ORD) Frankfurt (FRA) Finnair $1,412
Return Mon, Jul 29 Frankfurt (FRA) Chicago (ORD) Finnair
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August

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Chicago to Frankfurt

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Aug 28 Chicago (ORD) Frankfurt (FRA) LOT Polish Airlines $1,093
Return Wed, Oct 16 Frankfurt (FRA) Chicago (ORD) LOT Polish Airlines

Best one-week trip in August from Chicago to Frankfurt

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Aug 6 Chicago (ORD) Frankfurt (FRA) United Airlines $1,215
Return Tue, Aug 13 Frankfurt (FRA) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines
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Airports in Chicago IL, US
map of airports in Chicago
  • 1

    Midway Airport (MDW)

    Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles

  • 2

    O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from ORD to FRA

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 1 Lufthansa, United Airlines
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Airports in Frankfurt , DE
map of airports in Frankfurt
  • 1

    Frankfurt Int'l Airport (FRA)

    Distance from City Center: 7.3 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from CHI to FRA

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 1 Lufthansa, United Airlines
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    Hahn airport (HHN)

    Distance from City Center: 63.8 miles

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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Chicago and Frankfurt

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 777 Lufthansa, United Airlines
Boeing 747-400 Passenger Lufthansa, United Airlines
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Flight facts

    • 8 direct flights are operating from Chicago to Frankfurt today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 8h 25m.
    • Lufthansa flight 9153 (9:20 AM GMT, Boeing 777) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to Frankfurt.
    • Lufthansa flight 433 (5:15 PM GMT, Boeing 747-400 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to Frankfurt.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to Frankfurt (Lufthansa flight 431, Boeing 747-400 Passenger) takes 8h 15m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to Frankfurt (Lufthansa flight 9151, Boeing 777) takes 8h 45m.
    • Flights from Midway Airport (MDW), O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt Int'l Airport (FRA), Hahn airport (HHN) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from Chicago to Frankfurt

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
Air Berlin Air Berlin CHI FRA Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 30 $901
airline logo LOT Polish Airlines CHI FRA Thu, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 10 $1,053
airline logo Finnair CHI FRA Thu, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 15 $1,061
airline logo Aer Lingus CHI FRA Thu, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 13 $1,133
airline logo United Airlines CHI FRA Wed, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 28 $1,152
airline logo Air Canada CHI FRA Wed, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 28 $1,155
airline logo Lufthansa CHI FRA Wed, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 28 $1,155
airline logo SAS Scandinavian Airlines CHI FRA Wed, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 30 $1,161
airline logo SWISS CHI FRA Wed, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 28 $1,197
airline logo Austrian Airlines CHI FRA Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Dec 12 $1,214
airline logo Brussels Airlines CHI FRA Thu, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 30 $1,224
airline logo Alitalia CHI FRA Sun, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 30 $1,308

Daily flight schedule for Wed, May 22, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
Lufthansa LH9153 ORD 2:20 PM FRA 5:45 AM 777 8hr 25min
United Airlines UA944 ORD 2:20 PM FRA 5:45 AM 777 8hr 25min
Lufthansa LH431 ORD 3:45 PM FRA 7:00 AM 744 8hr 15min
United Airlines UA8837 ORD 3:45 PM FRA 7:00 AM 744 8hr 15min
Lufthansa LH9151 ORD 6:10 PM FRA 9:55 AM 777 8hr 45min
United Airlines UA940 ORD 6:10 PM FRA 9:55 AM 777 8hr 45min
Lufthansa LH433 ORD 10:15 PM FRA 1:30 PM 744 8hr 15min
United Airlines UA8835 ORD 10:15 PM FRA 1:30 PM 744 8hr 15min