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Flights from Chicago to Cologne
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Barcelona, about 10h 12m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 12m
Chicago to Cologne at a glance
Fastest journey10h 12mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Barcelona
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Cologne
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) CGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Thu19:15 CHI10:22 MUC1h 08m connection11:30 MUC12:27 CGNUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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CHI Barcelona (BCN) CGN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Fri22:00 CHI13:02 BCN2h 13m connection15:15 BCN17:21 CGNUnited Airlines + Eurowings
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CHI Edinburgh (EDI) CGN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings
Sun20:45 CHI09:52 EDI4h 08m connection14:00 EDI16:29 CGNUnited Airlines + Eurowings
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CHI Zurich (ZRH) CGN
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings
Wed20:00 CHI10:52 ZRH5h 08m connection16:00 ZRH17:02 CGNSWISS + Eurowings
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CHI Rome (FCO) CGN
Leg 1: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
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
- 6,812 km4,230 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 12mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hCologne vs Chicago
- Currency in Cologne
- EUR
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → CGN
Flights from Chicago to Cologne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Barcelona and Edinburgh. 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 Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,812 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Barcelona (BCN), Edinburgh (EDI) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Cologne?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Cologne?
Cologne is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
