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Flights from Tirana to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Tirana to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via London or Zurich, about 12h 42m door to door (45 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 42m
Tirana to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey12h 42mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Zurich
Best ways to fly from Tirana 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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TIA London (LHR) CHI
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
Wed09:00 TIA11:02 LHR1h 13m connection12:15 LHR14:42 CHIBritish Airways + American Airlines
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TIA Zurich (ZRH) CHI
Leg 1: Chair Airlines, SWISS, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Sun10:15 TIA12:07 ZRH1h 23m connection13:30 ZRH16:04 CHISWISS
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TIA Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Thu06:30 TIA08:06 MUC1h 54m connection10:00 MUC12:26 CHILufthansa
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TIA Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Thu06:30 TIA08:31 FRA2h 29m connection11:00 FRA12:48 CHILufthansa
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TIA Vienna (VIE) CHI
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
Fri06:30 TIA07:49 VIE2h 56m connection10:45 VIE13:21 CHIAustrian Airlines
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TIA Rome (FCO) CHI
Leg 1: ITA Airways, Wizz Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines
Tue05:45 TIA06:53 FCO3h 07m connection10:00 FCO12:46 CHIITA Airways + 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
- 8,245 km5,120 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -7hChicago vs Tirana
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- TIA → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Tirana to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tirana to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Zurich and Munich. 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 Tirana to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,245 km.
Where do you change planes between Tirana and Chicago?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Zurich (ZRH), Munich (MUC) and Frankfurt (FRA). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tirana and Chicago?
Tirana: Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Tirana and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Tirana.
