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Flights from Chicago to Medina
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Medina. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 16h 08m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 08m
Chicago to Medina at a glance
Fastest journey16h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Medina
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 10,854 km6,740 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 08mestimate
- Time difference
- +9hMedina vs Chicago
- Currency in Medina
- SAR
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → MED
Flights from Chicago to Medina: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Medina?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai and Doha. 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 Medina?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,854 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Medina?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Medina?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Medina: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Medina?
Medina is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.





