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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Vienna:

• Earliest: departs at 4:20 pm and lands at 1:05 am
• Latest: departs at 5:20 pm and lands at 2:05 am.

The flight takes about 8h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Vienna:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Vienna takes 8h 45m, covering 4,693 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Vienna range from $778 to $1,318, with an average of $1,022 over the past 12 months. Anything below $778 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $1,022 route average. Book 1 week before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $682 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $1,268 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Chicago to Vienna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $440, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $38 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dryyve
• Wheego
• Klass Wagen
• U-Save
• Sixt

Flights from Chicago to Vienna may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Vienna Intl (VIE).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Vienna most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Chicago to Vienna. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $876 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,169, a difference of $293.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Austrian Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Vienna.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 14m, compared with 11h 49m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 01m via Zurich (ZRH).

Vienna is 6 hours ahead of Chicago (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Vienna are Stephansplatz, Austria Center Vienna and Vienna Old Town Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Vienna on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Vienna flights:

• Austrian Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Istanbul Airport (IST) are some of the common layover airports for various airlines flying from Chicago to Vienna. If you are flying with Turkish Airlines, you will be having IST as the layover airport. On the other hand, MUC and CDG serve as layover airports for Lufthansa and Delta.

Although most airlines flying from Chicago to Vienna have pet-friendly policies, booking American Airlines or Delta comes with a number of benefits for pet lovers. Both airlines have some of the lowest pet charges compared to the other airlines along this route. Additionally, both airlines allow pets to travel in-cabin provided their weight together with that of the carrier is not more than 20 lbs.

Yes. Quite a number of airlines flying from Chicago to Vienna, including Air France, Air Canada, and KLM offer eco-friendly flights between Chicago and Vienna. Among these airlines, Air France tops the list as one of the highly eco-friendly airlines, thanks to its carbon reduction programs whose aim is to have all its aircraft fitted with fuel-efficient engines.

If you book economy with United Airlines or Air Canada, you will have a chance to upgrade your ticket to first class by paying a small amount of money. By taking advantage of this chance, you end up flying first class at a lower cost than if you were to book first class directly.