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Flights from Belfast to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Belfast to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Edinburgh or Paris, about 11h 05m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 04m
BFSCHILHR

Belfast to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey11h 04mVia Edinburgh, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Edinburgh or Paris

Best ways to fly from Belfast to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BFS Edinburgh (EDI) CHI
Leg 1: easyJet, Ryanair · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed08:45 BFS09:23 EDI2h 07m connection11:30 EDI13:50 CHIeasyJet + United Airlines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 05m
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BFS Paris (CDG) CHI
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines
Sat10:15 BFS12:39 CDG2h 21m connection15:00 CDG16:38 CHIeasyJet + American Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 23m
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3
BFS London (LHR) CHI
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 04m
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4
BFS Amsterdam (AMS) CHI
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 42m
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5
BFS Reykjavik (KEF) CHI
Leg 1: Jet2 · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 08m
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BFS Melbourne (MLB) CHI
Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 44m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,857 km3,637 miles
Journey time
11h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hChicago vs Belfast
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
BFS, BHD → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Belfast to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Belfast to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Edinburgh, Paris and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Belfast to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,857 km.
Where do you change planes between Belfast and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Edinburgh (EDI), Paris (CDG), London (LHR) and Amsterdam (AMS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Belfast and Chicago?
Belfast: Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Belfast and Chicago?
Chicago is 6 hours behind Belfast.

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