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Connecting route · Moldova → United States

Flights from Chisinau to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Chisinau to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Athens, about 14h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 54m
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Chisinau to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey12h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens

Best ways to fly from Chisinau to Chicago

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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RMO Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: FlyOne, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 21m
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RMO Athens (ATH) CHI
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 50m
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RMO Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa, HiSky · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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RMO Warsaw (WAW) CHI
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 54m
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RMO Vienna (VIE) CHI
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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RMO Lisbon (LIS) CHI
Leg 1: FlyOne · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Self-transfer likely ~15h 32m
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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
8,320 km5,167 miles
Journey time
12h 54mestimate
Time difference
-8hChicago vs Chisinau
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
RMO → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Chisinau to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chisinau to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Athens and Frankfurt. 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 Chisinau to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,320 km.
Where do you change planes between Chisinau and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH), Frankfurt (FRA) and Warsaw (WAW). FlyOne flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chisinau and Chicago?
Chisinau: Chişinău International Airport (RMO). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Chisinau and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Chisinau.

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