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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Hamburg (CHI-HAM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Hamburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Hamburg

Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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7:20 pm - 2:55 pmORD-HAM
12h 35m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 4:45 pmHAM-ORD
11h 15m1 stop
$462Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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7:20 pm - 4:35 pmORD-HAM
14h 15m2 stops
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12:30 pm - 4:45 pmHAM-ORD
11h 15m1 stop
$469Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 25
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7:20 pm - 10:25 pmORD-HAM
20h 05m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 4:45 pmHAM-ORD
30h 30m2 stops
$505Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
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10:35 pm - 10:40 pmORD-HAM
17h 05m1 stop
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6:10 am - 11:55 amHAM-ORD
12h 45m1 stop
$530British Airways
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Sun, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 26
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4:30 pm - 3:05 pmORD-HAM
15h 35m1 stop
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6:50 am - 2:15 pmHAM-ORD
14h 25m1 stop
$531Iberia
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 8:00 pmORD-HAM
16h 25m1 stop
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6:10 am - 5:00 pmHAM-ORD
17h 50m1 stop
$532British Airways
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Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 8:00 pmORD-HAM
17h 50m1 stop
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6:45 am - 3:55 pmHAM-ORD
16h 10m1 stop
$533American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 3:05 pmORD-HAM
15h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 11:55 amHAM-ORD
12h 20m1 stop
$545American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 9:35 amORD-HAM
11h 25m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 7:55 pmHAM-ORD
11h 55m1 stop
$556United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 4:05 pmORD-HAM
18h 57m2 stops
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6:00 am - 7:55 pmHAM-ORD
20h 55m1 stop
$593United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Hamburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Hamburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Hamburg?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Hamburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Hamburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Hamburg, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Hamburg, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Hamburg?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Hamburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Hamburg is April, where tickets cost $636 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $905 and $824 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Hamburg?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Hamburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Hamburg, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$379
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Hamburg

When to book flights from Chicago to Hamburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Hamburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Hamburg

  • What cities can I get to from Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

    Besides the city of Hamburg, there are several German towns and cities you can get to pretty easily from HAM. They include Halstenbek, Glinde, Wedel, Reinbek, Wedel, Quickborn, Ahrensburg, and Rellingen. You may travel to some of these destinations via connection trains. However, the direct and swift means of getting to them is via taxis and rentals. At HAM, you can rent a car from Avis, Global Drive, Enterprise, Europcar, Thrifty, and Sixt, found on Level 0 of Terminal 2.

  • What public transportation options are available at Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

    In case you want to travel from HAM to the city center of Hamburg via public transport, you can take an S-Bahn train to the main train station in the city or a taxi. Taking the train is the best option. Other than being clean and affordable, these trains are fast, taking approximately 20 minutes to cover the distance from the airport to the station.

  • Which airline is suitable for family travel?

    In case you’re flying with young kids to HAM, it’s in your best interest to fly with British Airways. When flying with this airline, your child will enjoy in-flight entertainment, seats next to your loved one for free, and a special baggage allowance.

  • Which airlines have lounges at O’Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    American Airlines, United, Delta, Swiss, Air France, and British Airways all feature lounges at ORD. These lounges are open to travelers flying First or Business Class on their affiliated airlines. In one, you’ll enjoy access to comfortable seating, a variety of snacks and drinks, magazines, strategically placed TVs, and quiet zones.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Hamburg?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Hamburg was $379 for a one-way ticket and $462 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Hamburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Hamburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Hamburg?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Hamburg (Hamburg). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Hamburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Hamburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Hamburg?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Hamburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Hamburg, United Airlines or Scandinavian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Hamburg are United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $819 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Scandinavian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $752 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Hamburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Hamburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Hamburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Hamburg from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Hamburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Hamburg with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Hamburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Hamburg from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Hamburg

  • In Chicago, you can board your flight to Hamburg Airport (HAM) at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). If you’d like to depart from the airport closer to the city center, MDW is the airport for you. However, if a cheap ticket is your determining factor, it’s in your best interest to check out the flights at ORD.
  • On your way from Chicago to HAM aboard a single-stop flight, your layover destination will depend on the airline you travel with. You will stop over at Frankfurt (FRA) if you travel with Lufthansa, Munich (MUC) if you journey with United Airlines, and Copenhagen (CPH) if you board a Scandinavian Airlines flight.
  • You can get liquids onboard your flight’s cabin, irrespective of the airline you’re flying with to Hamburg. To be allowed onboard, your liquids must be stored in containers that don’t exceed 3.4 ounces (100 ml). The containers must be stored in a transparent, resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of a liter. You can bring on only one quart-size bag. At security screening, your quart-size bag must be placed separately from the rest of your carry-on.
  • Suppose you have limited mobility. In that case, you can count on easing through either of Chicago's airports. This is because they feature multiple elevators and ramps to ease access to public areas, accessible toilets, wheelchairs availed upon request, and parking spots designated for disabled passengers. Additionally, these airports feature staff always ready to help.
  • Among the airlines serving flights to Hamburg from Chicago, KLM and Air Canada feature the best green records. In attempts to minimize the impacts of their activities on the environment, these airlines have revamped their fleet with aircraft that are fuel-efficient, continually supported sustainable aviation fuel research, and financed a number of conservation efforts. Going by their initiatives, traveling with either airline is advisable if you’d like to travel with an eco-friendly partner.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Hamburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Hamburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8858 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
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It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

10.0 ExcellentAnita, Jul 2025ORD - CMH
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It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

I love it the scandavians know hospitality travel and are very friendly peopu

I paid for the seat with more leg room but on the day of my departure my seat was changed. I brought it to the airline costumer service and he was able to change it back. The person sitting next to me had the same exact issue.

Food could have been better. My pasta was microwaved into a solid block. Inedible.

No TV screen, free WiFi or power outlets, but seats were comfortable, food and drinks were great, service was awesome!

Great experience. Typically do klm to Amsterdam but may start taking this flight in future - greatxexperience.

The food was wonderful! The blankets and pillows were a nice touch and the staff were very accommodating, making frequent rounds to offer food, drink, etc. We were also told in advance when to expect meals to arrive, which is thoughtful. I liked the early notification about the lack of headphones as well, although unfortunately I'm not sure we received on for the first leg of the trip, which would have been nice to prepare for. The seats are a bit tight, and the bright monitors on the wall were on during an overnight trip, making it difficult to sleep for those close to them. .

The check in not ok! Demanding that we check our carry ons on check in! When there was plenty of available space inside the plane! And the staff at check- in was rude and not helpful and I was traveling with my autistic son and his service dog! Boarding was easy since we were priority boarding! The crew was ok expect from one guy flight attendant that was actually great!

Crew was unresponsive to request for a soda. Food was horrible and I’d venture to guess many others thought so as well by the amount that they trashed. Made me sick to my stomach and ended up in bed the remainder of the day once we arrived. Screaming child for 3/4 of the almost 8 hour flight. Crew had no headphones whatsoever for free or purchase. Seating way too tight and we upgraded our seats. I do not see us ever flying this airline again.

Standard short hop flight. No food, no entertainment. Just get in, get something to drink, and try to be as comfortable as you can for an hour.

Cancelled my flight. Only option had a layover in Italy. No compensation for the 4 extra hours of travel time. The travel agency, cheapflightfares, blamed Scandinavian airlines and said there was nothing they could do. Scandinavian airlines said since it was booked through a travel agency there was nothing they could do. The entire thing was incredibly frustrating. Never booking through kayak or with Scandinavian again.

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

This particular flight wasn't very full at the back, so there were three seats available for spreading out and getting relatively comfortable

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

We had almost a 6 hr delay, primarily due to weather, the e problem was that they communicated this delay and its length very poorly. The boarding was chaotic - even though they had hours to figure it out! The plane was an old 747 whose touch screens barely worked and there was a faulty USB port under my seat rest (something that wasn't labeled as being there) They organized my delayed luggage well. And I could get updates on the Lufthansa website. My shirt connecting flight charged for everything except water. Coffee was over 3€

Flight was great only departure was delayed to saome ground crew issues

Flight was 1.5 hours late to depart so changed flights to Swiss Air.

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

Very crowded, no real explanation of food "chicken or pasta?" After dinner no drinks service. Plane was clean, but little help with finding soaces fir luggage to get into overhead bins. Many passengers putting 2 bags, hats, duty free in overhead bins so no space for roll ons

The airline was efficient and accommodating to work with though there was a delay. Appreciate the service and smooth experience!

Flight was good but seat in 12D was not comfortable, better on the Airbus 321 from Tampa to Charlotte. No breakfast was served before landing in zLonfon only a coffee and orange juice.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The entertainment selection was ok, but overall not bad! The crew was great.

Good crew and boarding process. Horrible food and one of the most uncomfortable aircraft seats I have ever sat in. The cabin temperature was warm which made it hard for my family to sleep.

bad, made it to connecting flight and they didnt let me board

We were never able to take this flight because our first flight from Austin to Dallas was cancelled.

Our flight was cancelled on Sunday morning. We were supposed to take a short flight to Dallas from Austin, then a nonstop to Barcelona. We were rerouted from Austin to Miami on American Airlines due to storms we sat at the gate for 2 1/2 hours, pilot announced we needed fuel. In air pilot said we were rerouted to Fort Myers 30 minutes from Zmiami. Sat on tarmac waiting for a gate. Deplaned at 10:09. Pilot gave conflicting info about what to do. Missed Miami flight to Barcelona. Pilot announced crew was timed out and we would have to wait for a new crew. Waited a couple of hours. Got to Miami at 2:30 am. Gate agents at Fort Myers told us to go to D30 for hotel vouchers. No one was there. So we slept a little on the floor. Husband is 80 and I am 74. Rerouted to JFK at 9:54 am on Monday, then flight to Barcelona at 5 pm. We arrived in Barcelona a day late and missed the first night of our Oceania Marina cruise. We feel that we are due a lot of compensation for this trip from hell.

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