Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne pass through?

Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne most commonly pass through: • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 61% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) - 39% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 69% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $556 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,781, a difference of $1,225. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cologne?

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Lanxess Arena, Alter Markt and Cologne Messe. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne takes 00m, covering 4,244 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

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.

Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $806 to $4,079. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne looking right now?

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $808, which is 55% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 27m, compared with 18h 46m via Istanbul (IST).

What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cologne?

Cologne is 7 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)?

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $48 for economy cars. Top options include: • Flex To Go • Wheego • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Sixt

How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne flight?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne range from $794 to $1,201, with an average of $964 over the past 12 months. Anything below $794 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne typically range from $794 to $1,201. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $806, on Air Canada.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

Air Canada ($806) and Lufthansa ($827) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) is the most popular layover for the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne route. 61% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MUC.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $843. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne which airport offers the shortest layover?

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) had the shortest average connection time for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne layovers at 7h 40m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $416-$698

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Cologne

Sun, Feb 14 - Thu, Feb 18

12:50 pm - 12:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 5:43 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 23m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$806Air Canada

Tue, May 11 - Tue, May 18

3:35 pm - 7:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

21h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:05 pm - 6:15 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$827Lufthansa

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10

9:50 pm - 4:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

12h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:10 pm - 6:25 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$834Lufthansa

Tue, May 11 - Tue, May 18

3:35 pm - 12:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:05 am - 9:00 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$835Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 11 - Tue, May 18

4:00 pm - 12:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

13h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:05 am - 4:59 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 54m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$843Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 12

10:05 am - 4:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 5:43 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 23m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$848Air Canada

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 12

10:05 am - 4:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 6:25 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$851Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 11

3:45 pm - 12:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 05m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:35 pm - 6:25 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$858Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10

3:45 pm - 12:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 05m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:10 pm - 6:25 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$860Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 12

9:50 pm - 4:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

12h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 6:25 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$861Lufthansa

Recent last minute flight deals from Chicago to Cologne

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

9:50 pm - 4:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

12h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

8:20 pm - 2:10 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$2,231Lufthansa

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

9:50 pm - 7:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 6:25 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$2,321Lufthansa

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

5:45 pm - 4:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 2:10 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$2,340Lufthansa

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

6:30 pm - 9:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 45m2 stops Dublin Zurich

6:30 pm - 1:10 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m2 stops Zurich Rome Fiumicino

$2,557SWISS

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

10:15 am - 12:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 7:58 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 38m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$4,420Air Canada

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

11:45 am - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

15h 45m1 stop Istanbul

11:30 am - 6:20 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$4,946Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

11:45 am - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

15h 45m1 stop Istanbul

11:30 am - 10:00 amCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$5,700Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

6:30 pm - 9:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 45m2 stops Dublin Zurich

6:30 pm - 12:40 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m1 stop Zurich

$9,364SWISS

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

6:30 pm - 9:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 45m2 stops Dublin Zurich

6:30 pm - 1:10 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m2 stops Zurich Rome Fiumicino

$9,384SWISS

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

6:30 pm - 9:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 45m2 stops Dublin Zurich

7:15 pm - 12:40 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 25m1 stop Zurich

$10,414SWISS

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne departing in february.

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Cheapest flight	$365

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?
A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne takes 00m, covering 4,244 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne flight?
Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne range from $794 to $1,201, with an average of $964 over the past 12 months. Anything below $794 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $806 to $4,079. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne looking right now?
One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $808, which is 55% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)?
Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $48 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Sixt
Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?
Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne pass through?
Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne most commonly pass through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 39% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 69% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $556 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,781, a difference of $1,225.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne?
Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 27m, compared with 18h 46m via Istanbul (IST).
What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cologne?
Cologne is 7 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cologne?
Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Lanxess Arena, Alter Markt and Cologne Messe. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $556, about $1,225 less than Sunday fares (69% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cologne trip for September. Fares historically average $765 round-trip in that month - typically $1,016 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.

• Leonardo Hotel Köln Bonn Airport
• &repeat Köln Airport
• Hotel Am Flughafen

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