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Flights from Zagreb to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Zagreb to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Munich, about 11h 34m door to door (69 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 34m
Zagreb to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey11h 34mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Munich
Best ways to fly from Zagreb 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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ZAG Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon06:15 ZAG07:31 FRA1h 29m connection09:00 FRA10:49 CHILufthansa + United Airlines
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ZAG Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon13:45 ZAG14:39 MUC1h 21m connection16:00 MUC18:26 CHILufthansa
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ZAG Vienna (VIE) CHI
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
Tue08:30 ZAG09:11 VIE1h 34m connection10:45 VIE13:21 CHICroatia Airlines + Austrian Airlines
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ZAG Amsterdam (AMS) CHI
Leg 1: Croatia Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Mon08:45 ZAG10:42 AMS1h 18m connection12:00 AMS13:41 CHICroatia Airlines + United Airlines
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ZAG London (LHR) CHI
Leg 1: British Airways, Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
Wed13:00 ZAG14:11 LHR1h 19m connection15:30 LHR18:06 CHIBritish Airways
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ZAG Paris (CDG) CHI
Leg 1: Air France, Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines
Tue09:15 ZAG11:03 CDG2h 27m connection13:30 CDG15:09 CHICroatia Airlines + Air France
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
- 7,685 km4,772 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 34mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -7hChicago vs Zagreb
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- ZAG → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Zagreb to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zagreb to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Munich and Vienna. 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 Zagreb to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,685 km.
Where do you change planes between Zagreb and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE) and Amsterdam (AMS). Croatia Airlines flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zagreb and Chicago?
Zagreb: Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Zagreb and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Zagreb.





