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Cheapest return fare
613 €
Typical prices: 693 €-1.097 €
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Mon 31.8.Wed 30.9.
ORD - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
754 €
Typical prices: 1.186 €-1.840 €
Lufthansa
Wed 9.12.Fri 18.12.
ORD - FRA • Direct
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Lufthansa Premium Economy adds 50% more space and an extra 23 kg checked bag.
United Priority Boarding helps secure overhead bin space earlier on this long-haul route.
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Cheapest • Avg 676 € (return)
Shortest trip • 10h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main (ORD-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt

Mon, 31. Aug - Wed, 30. Sep
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19:25 - 13:00
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FRA
10h 35m
1 stop
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9:20 - 16:00
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ORD
13h 40m
1 stop
613 €Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14. Nov - Sat, 21. Nov
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18:30 - 12:10
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FRA
10h 40m
1 stop
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13:05 - 17:20
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ORD
11h 15m
1 stop
614 €Icelandair
Wed, 2. Sep - Fri, 11. Sep
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19:25 - 13:00
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10h 35m
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14:00 - 21:25
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ORD
14h 25m
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616 €Icelandair
Sun, 16. Aug - Sun, 30. Aug
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22:25 - 13:00
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31h 35m
1 stop
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7:25 - 21:25
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ORD
21h 00m
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616 €Icelandair
Thu, 27. Aug - Tue, 8. Sep
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19:25 - 6:25
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28h 00m
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14:00 - 18:15
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11h 15m
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616 €Icelandair
Tue, 1. Sep - Mon, 14. Sep
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19:25 - 13:00
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10h 35m
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14:00 - 18:15
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11h 15m
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616 €Icelandair
Wed, 2. Sep - Tue, 8. Sep
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19:25 - 13:00
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10h 35m
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7:25 - 18:15
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17h 50m
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616 €Icelandair
Mon, 28. Sep - Mon, 12. Oct
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19:25 - 13:00
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10h 35m
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14:00 - 18:15
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11h 15m
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617 €Icelandair
Sun, 6. Dec - Tue, 22. Dec
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21:50 - 16:00
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11h 10m
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10:50 - 13:10
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9h 20mdirect
741 €Lufthansa
Wed, 9. Dec - Fri, 18. Dec
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8h 10mdirect
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9:15 - 18:25
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16h 10m
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752 €Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between 677 € and 1.196 € in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 613 € on Multiple Airlines (31. Aug–30. Sept).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Frankfurt Airport on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is February, where tickets cost 472 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1.083 € and 931 € respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at 1.254 € on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

205 €
Best time to beat the crowds (32% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Frankfurt Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport was 205 € for a one-way ticket and 613 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Frankfurt Airport, also known as Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Frankfurt Airport flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, and Iberia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

    The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Frankfurt Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Frankfurt Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt Airport from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt Airport with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Frankfurt Airport from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 546 € or less one-way and 942 € or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main.
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Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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LufthansaOverall score based on 8159 reviews
6,8Comfort
6,4Entertainment
7,0Boarding
7,6Crew
6,3Food
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Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
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Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I have flown with many airlines. My first time was several years ago. Now I remember why I avoided them for so long. Lufthanza is the only airline who has ever raised a size/weight issue with my modest standard size carry on. I had to repack three times to meet their carry-on weight criteria. (Apparently the rules of physics apply differently on Lufthansa flight than on other airlines.) In the meantime their staff was quite rude, repeating meaningless phrases like "Rules are Rules." And ignoring the additional fact that weight is also weight, whether it is in found in your carry on or in your suitcase. They eventually acknowledged that customer service and satisfaction is, for them, a low priority. Never choosing Lufthansa again.

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. I spent €25 on internet and never gained access to it. A flight attendant told me she would file a complaint/report on my behalf but it put me in a very difficult situation.

Boarding was easy and well organized, Breakfast was not very good.

Disappointed everytime. The app doesn't load the boarding passes. They have lots of agent that seem to be busy doing nothing with a long line waiting to get paper boarding passes. Food choices are poor. Entertainment is less than entertaining.

Horrible experience. Nothing to give to kids to keep them entertained.

plane was late. flight was very bumpy most of the way

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