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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $948 round-trip via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared to $1,434 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 17% of one-stop connections

Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Abu Dhabi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,075 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,441, a difference of $366. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:55 am and lands at 5:44 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 12:59 am.

The flight takes about 14h 49m.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 14h 49m, covering 7,257 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $609, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 56m, compared with 20h 03m via Istanbul (IST) and 21h 14m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Central Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $1,170 to $1,465, with an average of $1,292 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,170 counts as a good deal.