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Flights from Rotterdam to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Rotterdam to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Barcelona or Rome, about 17h 43m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 48m
RTMCHIFCO

Rotterdam to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey13h 48mVia Barcelona, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Barcelona or Rome

Best ways to fly from Rotterdam 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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RTM Barcelona (BCN) CHI
Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Sat07:00 RTM08:50 BCN6h 40m connection15:30 BCN17:43 CHITransavia Holland + United Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 43m
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RTM Rome (FCO) CHI
Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines
Mon17:30 RTM19:22 FCO10h 08m connection05:30 FCO08:19 CHITransavia Holland + Ethiopian Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 49m
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RTM Lisbon (LIS) CHI
Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Self-transfer likely ~13h 48m
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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
6,608 km4,104 miles
Journey time
13h 48mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hChicago vs Rotterdam
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
RTM → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Rotterdam to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rotterdam to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Barcelona, Rome and Lisbon. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,608 km.
Where do you change planes between Rotterdam and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Barcelona (BCN), Rome (FCO) and Lisbon (LIS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rotterdam and Chicago?
Rotterdam: Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Rotterdam.

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