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Flights from Cologne to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Cologne to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Zurich, about 11h 56m door to door (50 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 56m
Cologne to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey11h 56mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Zurich
Best ways to fly from Cologne 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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CGN Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Tue13:30 CGN14:22 MUC1h 38m connection16:00 MUC18:26 CHILufthansa
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CGN Zurich (ZRH) CHI
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Sat07:15 CGN08:10 ZRH1h 50m connection10:00 ZRH12:34 CHIEurowings + SWISS
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CGN Edinburgh (EDI) CHI
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu08:30 CGN09:06 EDI2h 24m connection11:30 EDI13:50 CHIEurowings + United Airlines
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CGN Vienna (VIE) CHI
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
Tue07:45 CGN09:02 VIE1h 43m connection10:45 VIE13:21 CHIEurowings + Austrian Airlines
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CGN Rome (FCO) CHI
Leg 1: Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines
Mon08:00 CGN09:41 FCO1h 19m connection11:00 FCO13:46 CHIEurowings + United Airlines
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CGN Barcelona (BCN) CHI
Leg 1: Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Sat11:45 CGN13:41 BCN1h 49m connection15:30 BCN17:43 CHIEurowings + United Airlines
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
- 6,812 km4,230 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -7hChicago vs Cologne
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- CGN → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Cologne to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Zurich and Edinburgh. 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 Cologne to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,812 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH), Edinburgh (EDI) and Vienna (VIE). Eurowings flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and Chicago?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Cologne.
