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Connecting route · United States → Saudi Arabia

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
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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.

1
CHI Istanbul (IST) MED
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 08m
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2
CHI Dubai (DXB) MED
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~19h 02m
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3
CHI Doha (DOH) MED
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 19m
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CHI Abu Dhabi (AUH) MED
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 00m
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CHI Cairo (CAI) MED
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Flynas
Self-transfer likely ~17h 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
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.

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