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Cheapest round-trip
$574
Typical prices: $673-$810
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Tue 11/6Thu 11/22
HAM - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$394
Typical prices: $449-$708
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/12
HAM - ORD • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Hamburg and Chicago. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL)
Cheapest • Avg $655 (round-trip)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 11h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hamburg to Chicago (HAM-CHI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hamburg to Chicago

Tue, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 7
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5:00 pm - 4:30 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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5:45 pm - 4:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
15h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$580TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:00 am - 3:30 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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8:10 pm - 4:05 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
12h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$581TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 19
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6:00 am - 3:30 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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8:10 pm - 10:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
19h 25m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$585TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 18
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8:35 pm - 4:45 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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7:10 pm - 2:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
12h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$587Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 27
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6:30 am - 12:05 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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9:40 pm - 8:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
15h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$670Lufthansa
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Dec 4
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7:30 am - 1:10 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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3:15 pm - 9:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
10h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$676Lufthansa
Mon, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 18
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12:00 pm - 8:05 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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6:00 pm - 12:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
11h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$676Lufthansa
Wed, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 16
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6:30 am - 2:50 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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9:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
11h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$689United Airlines
Tue, Mar 23 - Thu, Apr 1
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6:30 am - 12:05 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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9:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
11h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$689United Airlines
Wed, Mar 24 - Thu, Apr 1
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9:00 am - 4:20 pmHAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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9:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
11h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$689United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Hamburg to Chicago flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Hamburg to Chicago typically range from $673 to $810. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $574, on TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

What is the cheapest Hamburg to Chicago flight route?

There's little price difference between Hamburg to Chicago routes. They average around $702 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hamburg to Chicago. It’s 2% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Hamburg to Chicago?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Hamburg to Chicago at $596 round-trip.
•June ($838) and July ($835) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Hamburg to Chicago the cheapest?

Flights from Hamburg to Chicago are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Hamburg to Chicago flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$394
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 125% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Hamburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Hamburg to Chicago

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Hamburg to Chicago?

    A nonstop flight from Hamburg to Chicago takes 00m, covering 4,238 miles.

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

    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 much should I expect to pay for a Hamburg to Chicago flight?

    Round-trip flights from Hamburg to Chicago range from $673 to $810, with an average of $702 over the past 12 months. Anything below $673 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the $702 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from Hamburg to Chicago looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hamburg to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $456, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Chicago?

    Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • Dollar

    Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Rent-A-Wreck

    Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $28:

    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Budget
    • Avis
    • National

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

    Flights from Hamburg to Chicago usually depart from Hamburg (HAM) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

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

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

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 11% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Hamburg to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $691 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $772, a difference of $81.

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

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

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 33m, compared with 11h 54m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 31m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Hamburg and Chicago?

    Chicago is 6 hours behind Hamburg (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Hamburg to Chicago flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $691, about $81 less than Tuesday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hamburg to Chicago trip for February. Fares historically average $596 round-trip in that month - typically $242 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    • Holiday Inn Chicago - Midway Airport S by IHG
    • Skylark Motel

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