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Flights from Chicago to Bujumbura

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Bujumbura. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Brussels, about 19h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 57m
CHIBJMADD

Chicago to Bujumbura at a glance

Fastest journey18h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Brussels

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Bujumbura

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

1
CHI Addis Ababa (ADD) BJM
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 54m
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CHI Brussels (BRU) BJM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 57m
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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
12,467 km7,742 miles
Journey time
18h 57mestimate
Time difference
+8hBujumbura vs Chicago
Currency in Bujumbura
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → BJM

Flights from Chicago to Bujumbura: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Bujumbura?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa and Brussels. 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 Bujumbura?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,467 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Bujumbura?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD) and Brussels (BRU). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Bujumbura?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bujumbura?
Bujumbura is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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