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Flights from Chicago to Bologna
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Bologna. The fastest way is one stop via London or Paris, about 10h 25m door to door (106 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 25m
Chicago to Bologna at a glance
Fastest journey10h 25mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Paris
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Bologna
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 London (LHR) BLQ
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
Thu22:30 CHI11:51 LHR1h 09m connection13:00 LHR15:55 BLQAmerican Airlines + British Airways
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CHI Paris (CDG) BLQ
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France
Sat19:45 CHI10:14 CDG2h 16m connection12:30 CDG13:48 BLQAir France
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CHI Amsterdam (AMS) BLQ
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
Wed19:00 CHI09:25 AMS2h 05m connection11:30 AMS13:04 BLQUnited Airlines + KLM
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CHI Zurich (ZRH) BLQ
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
Fri19:45 CHI10:37 ZRH2h 23m connection13:00 ZRH13:57 BLQSWISS
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CHI Madrid (MAD) BLQ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair
Tue00:00 CHI14:33 MAD1h 42m connection16:15 MAD18:15 BLQAmerican Airlines + Air Nostrum
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) BLQ
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
Tue23:15 CHI14:19 FRA2h 26m connection16:45 FRA17:52 BLQLufthansa
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
- 7,490 km4,651 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 25mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hBologna vs Chicago
- Currency in Bologna
- EUR
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → BLQ
Flights from Chicago to Bologna: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Bologna?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Paris and Amsterdam. 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 Bologna?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,490 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Bologna?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS) and Zurich (ZRH). American Airlines flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Bologna?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Bologna: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bologna?
Bologna is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.





