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Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and may arrive at several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 430 € return via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared with 1.199 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 65 €–87 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 7% of one-stop connections

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at 743 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 900 € – a 157 € difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Morning flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Festhalle, Römer, and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main:

• Earliest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 23:32
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 7:57.

The flight takes about 8h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of 810 €. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main takes 8h 22m, covering 11.214 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 343 €, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 56m, compared to 11h 26m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 01m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

Frankfurt am Main is 7 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) – daily rates from around 9 €:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) – daily rates from around 16 €:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

Return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main range from 617 € to 1.106 €, with an average of 810 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 617 € counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
• Thai Airways

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.