Cheap flights from Frankfurt to Chicago (FRA–ORD)
Germany
United States
Lufthansa and United Airlines fly Frankfurt to Chicago (FRA–ORD) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 6,970 km (4,330 mi).
- From
- FRA
- Frankfurt
- To
- ORD
- Chicago
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- LH · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- €435 one-way
- Distance
- 6,970 km (4,330 mi)
- Time difference
- Chicago 7 hours behind
- Most flights
- United Airlines
- Time in the air
- 8h 35m · 7h 42m back
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 74.6%
- Flights a week
- LH ~7 · UA ~10
- Aircraft seen
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner · Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner · Boeing 747-8
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Frankfurt to Chicago fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €435 for May 2027 on Aer Lingus (1 stop).
- Oct ’26€563
- Nov ’26€496
- Dec ’26€455
- Feb ’27€440
- Mar ’27€436
- May ’27€435
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly FRA–ORD
For Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD), May 2027 had the lowest fare found (€435). Set your watch 7 hours back on landing at ORD.
Frankfurt to Chicago: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD)?
From €435 one-way, the cheapest fare found for May 2027 on Aer Lingus with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).
How long is the FRA–ORD flight?
8h 35m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 86 tracked flights; ORD–FRA took 7h 42m.
Which airlines fly FRA–ORD direct?
Lufthansa and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly FRA–ORD?
May 2027, at €435; the dearest month found was €563.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Frankfurt: a FRA departure at noon is 05:00 local time in ORD.
Is FRA–ORD usually on time?
74.6% of 138 FRA–ORD flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 4.3% were over an hour late.
How many FRA–ORD flights a week?
Lufthansa 7 and United Airlines 10 each way.
What aircraft fly FRA–ORD?
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner and Boeing 747-8.
Chicago to Frankfurt: the return flight (ORD–FRA)
All 2 airlines also fly ORD–FRA nonstop.
The return takes 7h 42m in the air (median of 55 tracked flights), 53 minutes shorter than FRA–ORD.
Airlines flying FRA–ORD nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (FRA time) | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lufthansa LH | 11:15–12:03 | full-service | Star Alliance |
| United Airlines UA | 09:09–13:17 | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying FRA–ORD nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Dublin (DUB) with
Aer Lingus: 6,980 km (4,340 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via London (LHR) with
British Airways: 7,000 km (4,350 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Amsterdam (AMS) with
KLM: 6,980 km (4,340 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Montreal (YUL) with
Air Canada: 7,060 km (4,380 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Toronto (YYZ) with Air Canada: 7,040 km (4,380 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
FRA–ORD route map
More from Frankfurt and Chicago
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from FRA, nearest to ORD first (straight-line distance):
- FRA–DTW: Detroit · 376 km (234 mi) from ORD
- St. Louis (STL) airport guide · 415 km (258 mi) from ORD
- Minneapolis (MSP) airport guide · 537 km (334 mi) from ORD
- FRA–IAD: Washington · 945 km (587 mi) from ORD
- Charlotte (CLT) airport guide · 965 km (599 mi) from ORD
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Departure
Frankfurt Main Airport
Frankfurt (FRA), Frankfurt. In our data, 81 airlines fly nonstop from FRA to 273 destinations.
View FRA airport guide →Arrival
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
2 ways into Chicago, fastest from 25 min:
- CTA Blue Line 40–45 min · $5
- Taxi (meter, or shared flat fare) 25 min–1h 30m
Onward from Chicago
Places you can't fly to nonstop from FRA, but can from ORD — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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