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Only Ethiopian Air operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Addis Ababa.

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,099 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $1,778 for nonstop.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and Royal Jordanian. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,379 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,470, a difference of $91. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 11:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 13h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% below the route average of $1,410. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa takes 13h 45m, covering 7,563 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.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $690, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 41m, compared with 20h 59m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 27h 39m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa range from $1,236 to $1,576, with an average of $1,410 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,236 counts as a good deal.