Flights from Cardiff to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 10h 36m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 36m

Cardiff to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey10h 36mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Chicago

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

CWL Amsterdam (AMS) CHI

Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

Thu10:00 CWL12:06 AMS0h 54m connection13:00 AMS14:36 CHIKLM

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 36m

CWL Dublin (DUB) CHI

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus

Sat07:30 CWL08:17 DUB3h 28m connection11:45 DUB13:34 CHIRyanair + United Airlines

8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 04m

CWL Toronto (YYZ) CHI

Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air

Tue11:45 CWL14:26 YYZ2h 49m connection17:15 YYZ17:59 CHIWestJet + United Airlines

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 14m

CWL London (LHR) CHI

Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 41m

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: 6,166 km3,829 miles
Journey time: 10h 36mon current schedules
Time difference: -6hChicago vs Cardiff
Currency in Chicago: USD
Airports: CWL → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Cardiff to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Chicago?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dublin and Toronto. 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 Cardiff to Chicago?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,166 km.

Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Chicago?

The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB), Toronto (YYZ) and London (LHR). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Cardiff and Chicago?

Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Cardiff.

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