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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → United States

Flights from Jeddah to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Jeddah to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Amman, about 16h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 22m
JEDCHICAI

Jeddah to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey16h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Amman

Best ways to fly from Jeddah 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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JED Cairo (CAI) CHI
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Alexandria Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~16h 22m
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JED Amman (AMM) CHI
Leg 1: flyadeal, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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JED Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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JED Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 10m
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JED Doha (DOH) CHI
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 29m
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JED Abu Dhabi (AUH) CHI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 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
11,101 km6,894 miles
Journey time
16h 22mestimate
Time difference
-9hChicago vs Jeddah
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
JED → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Jeddah to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Jeddah to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Amman and Istanbul. 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 Jeddah to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,101 km.
Where do you change planes between Jeddah and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Amman (AMM), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). Air Arabia flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Jeddah and Chicago?
Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Jeddah and Chicago?
Chicago is 9 hours behind Jeddah.

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