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Flights from Chicago to Dresden
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Dresden. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Frankfurt, about 9h 47m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 47m
Chicago to Dresden at a glance
Fastest journey9h 47mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Dresden
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) DRS
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Thu21:45 CHI12:52 MUC0h 53m connection13:45 MUC14:32 DRSLufthansa
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) DRS
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Tue23:15 CHI14:19 FRA2h 41m connection17:00 FRA17:48 DRSLufthansa
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CHI Zurich (ZRH) DRS
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
Thu19:30 CHI10:22 ZRH7h 23m connection17:45 ZRH18:54 DRSSWISS
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
- 7,198 km4,470 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 47mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hDresden vs Chicago
- Currency in Dresden
- EUR
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → DRS
Flights from Chicago to Dresden: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Dresden?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich. 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 Dresden?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,198 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Dresden?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Dresden?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Dresden?
Dresden is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
