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Nothing beats the convenience and flexibility of touring Chicago in a car. To this end, several service providers run their desks at ORD. Immediately when you land, locate your operator’s counter as you pass through the Arrival Hall. The pick up garage is located at the Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

ORD and the Museum of Science and Industry sit about 24.2 miles apart. Bus line 6 provides the most convenient and reliable means of travel between these two points, taking about 1h 18min to get there. You can hop onto the bus from its terminus opposite terminal 1. The bus departs at a 10-15 minutes interval.

Multiple airlines run various lounges at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. For instance, if you’re flying aboard Emirates Airlines, you can access the Swissport Lounge in Terminal 5, Gate M7. Those flying aboard British Airways will be happy to enjoy British Airways Lounge situated in Terminal 5, Gate 7. Members receive priority clearance at the security desks.

As you wait to connect to your next destination once you land at O'Hare International Airport, you can kill time exploring the various exhibits at this facility. If you’re arriving through concourses B and C, you won’t miss the various paintings, sculptures, and murals that define these spaces.

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

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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
• Air Canada: 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.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $483 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $853 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $64–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 747-8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $774 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $864, a difference of $90. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 6:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 3:05 am.

The flight takes about 9h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $805. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 9h 20m, covering 4,328 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $889, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 54m, compared with 11h 57m via Zurich (ZRH) and 12h 15m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Frankfurt am Main Airport (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $682 to $969, with an average of $805 over the past 12 months. Anything below $682 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Lufthansa
• • United Airlines