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Flights from Leipzig/Halle to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Leipzig/Halle to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Vienna, about 10h 49m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 49m
LEJCHIFRA

Leipzig/Halle to Chicago at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Leipzig/Halle 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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LEJ Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Sun10:45 LEJ11:31 FRA1h 14m connection12:45 FRA14:34 CHILufthansa + United Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 49m
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LEJ Vienna (VIE) CHI
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 33m
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3
LEJ Zurich (ZRH) CHI
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 04m
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4
LEJ Brussels (BRU) CHI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: United Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 32m
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5
LEJ Milan (MXP) CHI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: United Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 26m
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LEJ Paris (CDG) CHI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Leav Aviation · Leg 2: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~11h 45m
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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
7,088 km4,402 miles
Journey time
10h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hChicago vs Leipzig/Halle
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
LEJ → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Leipzig/Halle to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Leipzig/Halle to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Vienna 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 Leipzig/Halle to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Leipzig/Halle and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH) and Brussels (BRU). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Leipzig/Halle and Chicago?
Leipzig/Halle: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Leipzig/Halle and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Leipzig/Halle.

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