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Flights from Dresden to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Dresden to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Munich, about 10h 49m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 49m
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Dresden to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey10h 49mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Munich

Best ways to fly from Dresden 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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DRS Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Tue11:00 DRS11:52 FRA1h 08m connection13:00 FRA14:49 CHILufthansa + United Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 49m
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DRS Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon09:45 DRS10:30 MUC1h 00m connection11:30 MUC13:48 CHILufthansa + United Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 03m
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DRS Zurich (ZRH) CHI
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Mon10:15 DRS11:21 ZRH2h 39m connection14:00 ZRH16:34 CHISWISS
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 19m
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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
7,198 km4,470 miles
Journey time
10h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hChicago vs Dresden
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
DRS → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Dresden to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dresden to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich. 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 Dresden to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,198 km.
Where do you change planes between Dresden and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dresden and Chicago?
Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Dresden and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Dresden.

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