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Connecting route · United States → Saudi Arabia

Flights from Chicago to Jeddah

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Jeddah. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Amman, about 16h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 22m
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Chicago to Jeddah at a glance

Fastest journey16h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Amman

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Jeddah

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 Cairo (CAI) JED
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Alexandria Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 22m
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CHI Amman (AMM) JED
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: flyadeal, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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3
CHI Istanbul (IST) JED
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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CHI Dubai (DXB) JED
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~19h 10m
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CHI Doha (DOH) JED
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~18h 29m
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CHI Abu Dhabi (AUH) JED
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~19h 08m
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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
11,101 km6,894 miles
Journey time
16h 22mestimate
Time difference
+9hJeddah vs Chicago
Currency in Jeddah
SAR
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → JED

Flights from Chicago to Jeddah: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Jeddah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Amman and Istanbul. 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 Jeddah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,101 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Jeddah?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Amman (AMM), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Jeddah?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Jeddah?
Jeddah is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.

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