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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
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 Amman (AMM) JED
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: flyadeal, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
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.





