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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main:

• Earliest: departs at 3:15 pm and lands at 11:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 7:54 am.

The flight takes about 8h 19m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main takes 8h 19m, covering 4,330 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main range from $725 to $1,257, with an average of $955 over the past 12 months. Anything below $725 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $955 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $494 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $1,340 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and night flights for 0%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
• Thai Airways

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $428, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) — daily rates averaging $48:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) — daily rates averaging $48:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and may arrive at several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $888 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,058, a difference of $170.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 57m, compared with 11h 26m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 11h 30m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Frankfurt am Main is 6 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (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 Frankfurt am Main are Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Condor: offers extra legroom
• Thai Airways: 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:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Condor: 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.