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Cheapest round-trip
$588
Typical prices: $709-$1,109
Austrian Airlines
Fri 10/19Sat 11/3
ORD - ZAG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$310
Typical prices: $369-$698
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/12
ORD - ZAG • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Zagreb. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $796 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Zagreb (CHI-ZAG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Zagreb

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 3
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4:20 pm - 10:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
11h 20m1 stop Vienna Intl
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11:00 am - 2:00 pmZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 00m1 stop Vienna Intl
$588Austrian Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 3
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4:20 pm - 10:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
11h 20m1 stop Vienna Intl
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11:00 am - 2:00 pmZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 00m1 stop Vienna Intl
$618Austrian Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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10:50 pm - 3:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
11h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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1:20 pm - 6:25 pmZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$630Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:50 pm - 3:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
11h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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1:20 pm - 6:25 pmZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$630Lufthansa
Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 24
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9:50 pm - 5:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
12h 30m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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12:45 pm - 7:55 pmZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 10m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$640LOT
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19
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9:50 pm - 5:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
12h 30m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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12:45 pm - 7:55 pmZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 10m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$640LOT
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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9:15 pm - 7:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
15h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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8:05 pm - 11:00 amZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 55m1 stop Istanbul
$660Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:10 pm - 10:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
21h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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6:00 am - 11:05 amZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$671United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 27
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10:35 pm - 10:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
16h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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6:00 am - 3:20 pmZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$672United Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26
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8:15 pm - 8:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
29h 15m1 stop Istanbul
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8:05 pm - 10:00 amZAG  Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 55m1 stop Istanbul
$696Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Zagreb flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chicago to Zagreb with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Zagreb start at $588. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $709 to $1,109. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $588 on Austrian Airlines.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Zagreb flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Zagreb (ZAG) is the cheapest Chicago to Zagreb route, averaging $915 round-trip. Other Chicago to Zagreb routes average $1,111, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Zagreb?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Zagreb, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Zagreb at $658 round-trip.
•June ($1,075) and July ($1,040) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 63% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago to Zagreb the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago to Zagreb are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Chicago to Zagreb flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$310
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zagreb

When to book flights from Chicago to Zagreb

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Zagreb based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago to Zagreb flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which is the most convenient means of transport to explore Zagreb?

    The most convenient means of transportation for passengers who wish to explore Zagreb is renting a car. You will find various car rental providers at Zagreb Airport. These car rentals include Avis, Enterprise, Active, Europcar, Thrifty, Budget, Hertz, SIXT, Nova & Right Cars, and UniRent.

  • Which flight options do I have from Chicago to Zagreb?

    Passengers flying on this route have the option of connecting flights. Various airlines are operating on this route, including, Air France, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Delta, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and United Airlines. These flights have layover stops at Frankfurt International Airport or Charles De Gaulle Airport.

  • Which services are available to passengers traveling with kids at ORD?

    Chicago O'Hare offers various services to passengers traveling with kids. The airport has mother rooms with washing areas, sinks and comfortable seating. These rooms are located at gates B4, B10, and C20 and the baggage claim area in terminal 1, between gates E5 and F9 in terminal 2, gate L6 rotunda in terminal 3 and gate M29 in terminal 5. Additionally, the airport has Mamava lactation pods in gates B7, C11 and C23 in terminal 1, gates E1 and F1 in terminal 2 and gates G12, K5, K19 and L24 in terminal 3.

  • Which restaurants offer views of planes landing and taking off at ORD?

    If you want to have your meal at Chicago O’Hare as you watch planes landing and taking off, various food concessions offer these views. They include Berghoff Cafe, Food Court and Chilies Too. Additionally, various food concessions provide views of planes on the ground. They consist of Tuscany Restaurant in gate B18 of terminal 1, Goose Island Beer Company in gate C10 in terminal 1, and Tortas Fronteras by Rick Bayless in gate B10.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Zagreb?

    Flights from Chicago to Zagreb 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Zagreb?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Zagreb pass through?

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

    • Istanbul (IST) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 13% of one-stop connections

    Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Zagreb?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Chicago to Zagreb route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $820 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $982, a difference of $162. 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 Zagreb?

    Some of the most popular sights in Zagreb are Arena Zagreb, Ban Jelacic Square and Marko Marulic Square. These are among the most viewed places in Zagreb on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago to Zagreb flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $916. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Zagreb?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago to Zagreb takes 0h 00m, covering 4,778 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Zagreb?

    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 are flight prices from Chicago to Zagreb looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago to Zagreb are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $483, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Zagreb?

    Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 45m, compared with 11h 51m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 12h 45m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago and Zagreb?

    Zagreb is 7 hours ahead of Chicago (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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)?

    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Alamo
    • Sixt
    • Street Rent a Car
    • Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Zagreb flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago to Zagreb range from $709 to $1,109, with an average of $916 over the past 12 months. Anything below $709 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Zagreb flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $820 - about $162 less than Thursday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Zagreb trip for November. Fares historically average $658 round-trip in that month - typically $417 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • Take advantage of the airport's yoga room if you have extra time at Chicago Midway airport (MDW). The room features a wall-mounted TV that displays yoga poses to help you stretch. It is located on the airside of concourse C.
  • If you are willing to spend extra money at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), visit the Terminal Getaway Spa. The spa offers beauty services and spa services such as manicures, facials, pedicures and massages. It is located at gate B12 airside of terminal 1. Additionally, those in a hurry can visit the XpresSpa. It is located at gate M10 airside of terminal 5.
  • Those traveling from downtown Chicago to Chicago Midway during rush hour, consider using the CTA Orange Line Train. The train connects downtown Chicago to Midway Airport station and takes about 25min.
  • Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb (ZAG) offers various family-friendly services. Passengers with babies at the airport can take advantage of the baby-changing facilities in the terminal. For those with older kids, the airport has children's play areas near gates 12 and 13 and gates 4 and 5 on the airside.
  • Hungry passengers arriving at Franjo Tuđman Airport can take advantage of the available food concessions. Various food concessions operate on the landside, including Cafe Nero, Cakes & Bakes, Antonia, and POM. Those on the airside will find Brewmark Pub, Cafe Nero, Needstop and Spread.

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