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$286 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Krakow

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Cheapest round-trip
$498
Typical prices: $591-$808
LOT
Tue 4/7Sun 4/19
ORD - KRK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$569
Typical prices: $793-$1,051
LOT
Thu 4/30Sun 5/10
ORD - KRK • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Krakow (CHI-KRK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Krakow 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 Krakow

Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 19
LOT Logo
9:50 pm - 11:50 pm
ORD
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KRK
19h 00m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 7:50 pm
KRK
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ORD
13h 05m1 stop
$498LOT
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 24
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7:20 pm - 9:45 am
ORD
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KRK
31h 25m1 stop
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10:25 am - 4:45 pm
KRK
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ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$499Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 9
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6:50 pm - 1:55 pm
ORD
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KRK
12h 05m1 stop
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9:50 am - 2:10 pm
KRK
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ORD
35h 20m2 stops
$500SWISS
Sat, Mar 21 - Thu, Apr 9
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8:40 pm - 9:30 am
ORD
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KRK
30h 50m2 stops
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1:25 pm - 10:08 am
KRK
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ORD
27h 43m2 stops
$501Air Canada
Sat, Mar 21 - Fri, Apr 3
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9:05 pm - 9:30 am
ORD
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KRK
30h 25m2 stops
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6:10 am - 9:58 pm
KRK
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ORD
22h 48m2 stops
$504United Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 10
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8:20 pm - 8:25 am
ORD
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KRK
30h 05m1 stop
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10:05 am - 4:10 pm
KRK
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ORD
13h 05m1 stop
$505Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 19
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9:15 pm - 7:25 pm
ORD
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KRK
39h 10m2 stops
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7:40 pm - 1:10 pm
KRK
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ORD
23h 30m2 stops
$507SWISS
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 4
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9:55 pm - 4:20 pm
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KRK
11h 25m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 8:00 pm
KRK
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ORD
13h 30m1 stop
$508LOT
Sun, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 26
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6:30 pm - 11:10 am
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KRK
33h 40m2 stops
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6:00 am - 6:36 pm
KRK
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MDW
19h 36m2 stops
$539Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
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1:26 pm - 11:40 am
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KRK
15h 14m2 stops
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6:00 am - 6:36 pm
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19h 36m2 stops
$540Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Krakow flights

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

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Krakow? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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 to Krakow departing in April.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Krakow flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Krakow costs $558 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Krakow (KRK). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Krakow, 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 Krakow is February, where tickets cost $578 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,108 and $1,010 respectively.

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

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 Krakow, 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 Krakow, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$286
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Krakow

When to book flights from Chicago to Krakow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Krakow 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 Krakow

  • Are there direct flights between Chicago and Kraków?

    Direct flights are available between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and John Paul II International Airport (KRK). LOT Polish Airlines offers direct flights on selected days of the week. However, other airlines like Swiss Air, United Airlines, and Lufthansa offer one-stop flights in Zurich, Munich, and Frankfurt.

  • What is the best way to get from KRK to the city?

    The best way to get from the airport to the city center is to use the train services offered at the airport. The Kraków Airport train station is close to the passenger terminal behind the vast car park. The station is connected to the terminal building via a footbridge to make access to the station easier. You can also opt to use the airports' taxi services which you have to book online on arrival.

  • What services are there for people with limited mobility?

    O'Hare International (ORD) has accessible restrooms, showers, and other required ADA services for people with mobility challenges. The airport has a motorized passenger lift that gives access to the rooms, an adult changing table, and completely accessible showers (which include a roll-in shower). You can also call your airline of choice 72h before your flight if you need special in-flight care.

  • Does KRK airport have currency exchange services?

    John Paul II International Airport (KRK) has several currency exchange counters located at Level 0 of the main terminal in the arrivals hall near the check-in area for international arrivals and departures. These exchange points make it easier for international travelers traveling into or out of KRK to exchange their currency before leaving the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Krakow?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Krakow was $286 for a one-way ticket and $498 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Krakow.

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

    Chicago is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Krakow. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Intl, or Chicago Greater Rockford. You will be arriving at Krakow J. Paul II Balice.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Krakow?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Krakow flight route: Iberia, Finnair, British Airways, JetBlue, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and American Airlines.

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

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Krakow flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Krakow?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Krakow?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Krakow on on Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Krakow, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Krakow are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $847 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $711 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Krakow.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Krakow 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 Krakow?

    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 Krakow 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 Krakow?

    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 Krakow 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 Krakow

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $679 or less one-way and $741 or less round-trip.
  • When flying internationally out of Chicago, you can utilize either of the two major Chicago airports — O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). ORD normally has more traffic than MDW. Thus, it would be wise to travel through MDW as it is easier to navigate due to lower traffic.
  • If you have scheduled an early morning flight from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), you can choose to spend the night at the onsite Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. The hotel is located opposite Terminal 1-3. It is connected to the domestic terminals by subway and the international terminal (5) by the Airport Transit System.
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has a world-class family lounge you can use while traveling with kids. The lounge is located in Terminal 2 near Gate F1, just after security. It features a designated kids' play area with stroller parking. The lounge also has a colorful seating arrangement with device charging stations.
  • John Paul II International Airport (KRK) is the second biggest airport in the country and serves as the hub of LOT Polish Airlines. From the airport, you can easily access cities such as Krakow, Warsaw, Cracow, Wieliczka, Skawina, Krzesowice, and Trezebinia.
  • The John Paul II International Airport (KRK) has an animal playground next to the Open Air Car Park (P2). The park has drinking fountains, benches, and pet obstacles such as fences, a ramp, and jumps. You can keep your pet busy here, while you are still at the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Krakow?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Krakow J. Paul II Balice.
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Direct departures

Chicago to Krakow J. Paul II Balice

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Krakow J. Paul II Balice to Chicago

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Krakow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Krakow. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Krakow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
FinnairOverall score based on 1337 reviews
6.9Entertainment
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.6Boarding
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Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

10.0 ExcellentSarah, Aug 2025
CPH - HEL
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Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Crew very lovely. Arrived an hour late due to bad weather. We were given new tickets to an other flight but it could have been organised better, so we did not have to run through the whole airport to.

Flight delayed over an hour. They said they would hold our connection but then did not.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

Crew was excellent. Business class was poor on the short flight and mediocre at best on the international flight.

Very poor. Seats like economy class, food unbeatable, no charging, no entertainment, no WiFi, boarding by bus - no justification for calling and pricing this as business class

Boarding was delayed for an unknown reason for more than an hour. While the airplane was at the gate, the boarding time was moved by 10-20 minutes every 15 minutes. No entertainment on the plane.

The flight itself was pleasant and on time. Crew was very good. However, breakfast food was barely acceptable. Unfortunately this satisfies the recent industry standards. I asked for a sandwich with ham (another choice was cheese), but received a sandwich with roast beef.

During the flight, the fleas biting me in the plane.

Delay rushed to the next plane and bags didn’t arrive in chicago

Boarding could've been improved a bit, the rest is excellent.

Agents helping disable person doesnt know connections to Poland and after 9 agents helping and 2hours ,we made it to proper terminal. Polish Dreamliner its Polish nightmare liner with so narrow seats and no room under front seat for bag and feet,in economy class.To upgrade, to higher standart cost an arm and leg ,even there are empty seats No good experience overall

The crew and flight were amazing . However , my bag’s locker got broken and no refund provided . Everything else was amazing except this bad incident that ruined my experience

Checking in took very long for whatever reason. Flight comfort these days is always poor so… Crew was great thought!

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

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

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Even after a delay, getting off the ground, thanks for keeping me safe, the airline made certain that my connecting flight was rebooked to get me to my final destination. It was actually rebooked twice, and my luggage still managed to meet me. The airline gave me a credit for food and beverage to be used at the airport vendors, regretfully, the credit did not transfer to my final boarding pass. Oh, well…

Trip was smooth, good drew, average meal, almost cold coffee. Excellent landing. Did not enjoy going down the stairs, walking to the gate, walking up the stairs, going a long walk to the exchange gate, and going down the stairs again to be bussed all the way where we originally landed to take our next flight! Over all an average experience. Thank you.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

I liked Quiet people around me. Crew could have helped people with overhead luggage so they aren't moving other peoples bags around and causing problems for people that had there bags there first

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

Pathetic - boarded us on buses for transport to the plane then had us wait for over half an hour before we could board...because they needed time to clean the plane; something they knew before we got on the bus. Further, by the time we could board, there were 3 buses full of people waiting so boarding was a crowded mess.

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