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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Europe

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London1 stop$505
Paris
Paris1 stop$450
Rome
Rome2 stops$448
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$332
Athens
Athens2 stops$572
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stop$550
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$766
Dublin
Dublin1 stop$479
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$561
Milan
Milan2 stops$503
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$579
Munich
Munich2 stops$584
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stop$478
Venice
Venice1 stop$378
Berlin
Berlin1 stop$507
Edinburgh
Edinburgh3 stops$708
Vienna
Vienna1 stop$609
London
London1 stop$505
Paris
Paris1 stop$450
Rome
Rome2 stops$448
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$332
Athens
Athens2 stops$572
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stop$550
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$766
Dublin
Dublin1 stop$479
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$561
Milan
Milan2 stops$503
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$579
Munich
Munich2 stops$584
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stop$478
Venice
Venice1 stop$378
Berlin
Berlin1 stop$507
Edinburgh
Edinburgh3 stops$708
Vienna
Vienna1 stop$609

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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Europe

Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 20
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:10 pm - 5:10 pmORD-MAD
15h 00m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:10 pm - 3:15 pmMAD-ORD
25h 05m1 stop
$332TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 13
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:15 pm - 2:05 pmORD-MAD
10h 50m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:10 pm - 3:15 pmMAD-ORD
25h 05m1 stop
$337TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:10 pm - 8:20 pmORD-MAD
18h 10m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:10 pm - 3:15 pmMAD-ORD
25h 05m1 stop
$347TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 6:40 amORD-MAD
13h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 9:51 amMAD-ORD
28h 06m1 stop
$449United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 9:00 amORD-MAD
12h 43m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pmMAD-ORD
13h 55m1 stop
$454United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 3:05 amORD-ATH
19h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 am - 5:55 pmATH-ORD
22h 00m1 stop
$574Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 8:55 amORD-ATH
13h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 am - 9:40 amATH-ORD
13h 45m1 stop
$575Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
Lufthansa Logo
10:30 pm - 4:25 pmORD-LCY
11h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 7:55 pmLCY-ORD
17h 10m1 stop
$578Lufthansa
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Sun, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 20
Lufthansa Logo
3:35 pm - 1:40 pmORD-ATH
14h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 pm - 12:55 pmATH-ORD
25h 30m2 stops
$591Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 27
LOT Logo
9:40 pm - 1:00 pmORD-ATH
31h 20m1 stop
LOT Logo
8:05 pm - 9:00 pmATH-ORD
31h 55m1 stop
$617LOT
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Europe flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Europe to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Europe flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to Europe from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Lisbon, at $294 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $501.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Europe?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 3 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,053 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Europe?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Europe, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Europe is April, when tickets cost $650 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,159 and $995 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Europe clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Europe?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Europe, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Europe, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$180
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 46% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Madrid

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from O'Hare Intl to Europe 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysORD-LHRJun 2025
Get a wheel chair if you have difficulty walking
JoeFlew with IberiaORD-LHRApr 2025
Get there early. Nice airport options while you wait.
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaORD-LHRMay 2025
Get to the airport early so you’re relaxed. Con yourself into believing it’s bedtime and try to sleep so that you can keep going all day when you get there. If you can afford more comfy seats it might be worth it - though I always have the cheap ones so I can’t say for sure. Try very hard not to. sit in the middle. I’m small and the guy next to me played games all night and didn’t care that he continually ( with every move) jabbed me with his arm. This was my first flight with Cheap Flights and it was far less convenient than other times I’ve flown overseas.
TFlew with Scandinavian AirlinesORD-CPHJan 2025
Don’t forget you can pinch and slide the headrest up and down for maximum sleeping comfort.
DinaFlew with United AirlinesORD-LHRJan 2025
Anticipate delays, prepare for long walks through Heathrow to baggage claim or for connections.
Verified travelerFlew with SWISSORD-ZRHSep 2024
Bring a neck pillow and a heavy sweater bc it does get cold. I used the blanket for my legs. Also: get a seat in the aisle.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesORD-FRASep 2024
Be prepared to wait in long line for boarder control. Allow enough time for your layover
RuthFlew with United AirlinesORD-AMSOct 2024
Facial recognition seemed to slow boarding down, not speed it up. Why don’t airlines board from the back to the front? That would certainly speed things up!
MikeFlew with British AirwaysORD-FCOJun 2024
Make sure you check the plane type and economy seating space.
FreddieFlew with IcelandairORD-KEFMay 2024
If you’re in business class board first to avoid queuing
EFlew with SWISSORD-ZRHMay 2024
Difficult finding the international terminal in Chicago and have to take a long bus ride to get there, so you need lots of time. Immigration in Zurich was really slow. I had to skip to the front and still barely made my connection.
KariFlew with British AirwaysORD-LHRMay 2024
Always check to confirm your assistance is in system. No wheelchair waiting for me in London. Had no clue about airport or how to get around. Got lost easy
AaronFlew with American AirlinesORD-LHRDec 2023
Find a flight where you are allowed to choose your seats before the day of boarding for anything international.

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • How do I get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) from downtown Chicago?

    You can take the Blue Line L-train operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) from downtown Chicago to ORD. The journey time is 30 to 40 minutes. Pace Route 250 and 330 buses also offer convenient transportation from various parts of downtown Chicago to ORD. Taxis are ideal if you have a lot of luggage.

  • Which is the best arrival airport in Milan for flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Milan is primarily served by three airports: Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Bergamo Airport (BGY), and Milan Linate Airport (LIN). MXP is the best arrival airport in the Italian city for flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport. It has more flight options and amenities. All direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Milan land at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).

  • Which airlines have non-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, British Airways, Air France, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Finnair, Iberia, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Austrian Airlines offer direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe. You’ll find non-stop flights to destinations like Paris, London, Rome, Milan, Munich, Athens, Vienna, and Madrid.

  • What assistance does Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offer passengers with limited mobility?

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has many services and amenities for passengers with reduced mobility flying through the airport. You’ll find wheelchair assistance, inter-terminal transfers, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, elevators, ramps, and accessible parking spaces. Contact your airline in advance for service animal arrangements and wheelchair assistance.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe?

    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 O'Hare Airport to Europe.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe 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 O'Hare Airport to Europe?

    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 from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $678 on average. Morning departures are around 18% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $824.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Europe

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Chicago O'Hare Airport to the following destinations at these prices or less: Frankfurt am Main $528 one-way - $733 round-trip; Istanbul $393 one-way - $637 round-trip; London $388 one-way - $572 round-trip
  • For business-class flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe, consider booking TAP Air Portugal, Icelandair, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, United Airlines, or Aer Lingus. You’ll enjoy priority service, premium dining on board, spacious cabins with more legroom, in-flight entertainment, and a special baggage allowance.
  • If you’re looking for a place to relax at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) before your flight to Europe, you can check into Swissport Lounge, American Airlines Admirals Club, United Club, or Air France VIP Lounge. These lounges offer free high-speed internet, complimentary drinks and snacks, comfortable seating, freshly prepared meals, and entertainment options. Fees may apply depending on ticket type.
  • Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and American Airlines have no maximum carry-on weight limit on their flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe. Your bag should match airline-specific dimensions and fit in the overhead bin. The same applies to your personal item, which should easily fit underneath the seat.
  • If you have a minor flying alone on a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe, you can book them with American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta Air Lines, which offer an Unaccompanied Minor service on their direct flights. This service is mandatory for children aged 5 to 14 traveling alone. It’s optional for children aged 15 to 17. Your child will get the necessary assistance from ORD to the arrival airport in Europe.
  • Multiple airlines offer eco-friendly flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe. If you’re mindful of the environment, consider booking British Airways, United Airlines, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Finnair, or Iberia. These airlines have implemented several practices to lower carbon emissions on their flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Europe.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Europe? 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
LOTOverall score based on 1109 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.2Food
8.2Crew
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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

4.0 OkayHossam, Jul 2025JFK - WAW
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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 seats are small and the movie selection was disappointing. However, the food was excellent and the cabin crew was attentive and kind.

It was was okay but the seat was stiff and hard to sit on it!!

Seats were so uncomfortable, my butt hurts so much, I wish they have more cushions,it really was horrible, Except that, Stewarts were polite food was decent

The 737 lacked business-class seating. It was basically economy plus but with the middle seats left unsold. There were no TV screens but good food and service.

Plane is super outdated, seats not that comfortable for business class. Lounge also out dated. They need to catch up to 2024. Don’t think I’d ever fly again.

Everything was good, flight was smooth and on time Like service

Boarding was impossible to navigate. Had mobility issues and a business class ticket, but still boarded almost at the end of the queue because there was absolutely no organization or assistance.

Aircraft was new. Food so so, especially vegetarian was very disappointing.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

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

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

Flight was late arriving. So, we left 25 min late. Pilot made some time up during the flight. Therefore, we arrived alittle past original time.

Food is too little (in volume) and too spicy.. There are no snacks in the back of the plane in between meals.

The seat I was stuck in was so unimaginably uncomfortable. I have never had that tight of a seat in my 20 years of flying. Even budget airlines give you more space.

We were upgraded to economy plus and everything was awesome!

I liked the crews attentiveness, all food and drink items were tasty, and came out in a timely manner. The entertainment systems were not as responsive and my seat had issues with the auxiliary for the headphones. Seats were OK, and the headrest for my seat could go back only so far. Bathrooms were tight fit.

Our flight was delayed for over an hour due to weather, and it had already been a long travel day. However, the crew was calm and compassionate, listening to every complaint with genuine concern. They got us home safely without incident, in spite of all of the obstacles. I’m grateful.

Hate their old flights, boatding, food and services. Very poor quality

Insulting. Lufthansa flight from Munich to EWR had us getting our luggage when we were told in Florence that it would follow us to Indianapolis. It did not. Then very slow security in EWR caused me and three other passengers from Lufthansa flight from Munich to miss the boarding closure. Behind me were two elderly grandparents and their ten year old grandson. We were all refused entry on a plane to Indy that was still at the gate. The doors had not even closed inside the terminal yet. No apologies or compensation offered. Not even a meal voucher let alone a free hotel stay for our inconvenience. I m not sure what the other three passengers behind me did ( they were elderly with a grandson, recall), but I stated 12 hours overnight in a chilly EWR airport until next flight to Indy at 850 next morning.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

The pasta in the evening meal was tasteless. Otherwise, the flight was okay.

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

There was a slight delay. Otherwise, everything else was satisfactory.

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

The company that I bought my tickets through, Cheapflightsfares, failed to provide my confirmation information in a timely manner, so I was unable to check on at the country and therefore unable to make my flight. As a matter of fact, I STILL have not received the confirmation. After having read more and more reviews about the company, Cheapflightsfares appears to have scammed hundreds of hopeful travelers out of thousands of dollars. Please look into this company and, for the sake of anyone planning their next trip, stop allowing them to do business through you.

Love the A380 - loads of room. Headphone socket on my seat didn’t work. Sounds like a trivial issue? Well when flying long-haul the in-flight entertainment is what keeps you going so when it doesn’t work it’s a disaster. Pay attention to the details please BA. Spoiled what was otherwise an excellent flight with the usual brilliant crew.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

The overall seat and cushion needs to be updated. It was hard and no support. My butt was numb for most of the flight. The food was subpar at best being in premium economy cost. The flight attendants were excellent and attentive during the whole flight. Disappointed I had to select our seats 24 hours prior.

Did not use entertainment Food great Stewards had an attitude, not the best but below average from my other flights with AA or BA

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

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