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Flights from Chicago to Basel
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Basel. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Amsterdam, about 10h 34m door to door (87 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 34m
Chicago to Basel at a glance
Fastest journey10h 34mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Basel
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Munich (MUC) EAP
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Thu19:15 CHI10:22 MUC1h 38m connection12:00 MUC12:49 EAPUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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CHI Amsterdam (AMS) EAP
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM
Sat00:00 CHI14:35 AMS2h 10m connection16:45 AMS17:52 EAPQatar Airways + KLM
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CHI Paris (CDG) EAP
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Sat19:45 CHI10:14 CDG2h 46m connection13:00 CDG13:45 EAPAir France
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) EAP
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
Wed19:00 CHI09:44 FRA3h 16m connection13:00 FRA13:45 EAPUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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CHI London (LHR) EAP
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
Thu23:15 CHI12:36 LHR3h 24m connection16:00 LHR18:27 EAPAmerican Airlines + British Airways
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CHI Vienna (VIE) EAP
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, Austrian Airlines
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
- 7,056 km4,382 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 34mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hBasel vs Chicago
- Currency in Basel
- CHF
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → BSL
Flights from Chicago to Basel: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Basel?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Amsterdam and Paris. 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 Chicago to Basel?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,056 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Basel?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Basel?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Basel?
Basel is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
