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Cheapest return flight
486 €
Typical prices: 600 €-722 €
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 7.2.Mon 19.2.
HAM - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
348 €
Typical prices: 400 €-631 €
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19.11.
HAM - ORD • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Hamburg and Chicago. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL)
Cheapest • Avg 584 € (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 11h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hamburg to Chicago (HAM-CHI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Hamburg to Chicago

Sun, 7. Feb - Fri, 19. Feb
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 - 15:30HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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20:10 - 11:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
32h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
486 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, 1. Dec - Sun, 6. Dec
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17:00 - 15:30HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
20:10 - 16:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
12h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
494 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, 30. Jan - Sat, 6. Feb
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:45HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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19:10 - 9:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
31h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
522 €Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 1. Dec - Sun, 6. Dec
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9:50 - 16:45HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
14h 30m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
526 €Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 3. Dec - Wed, 9. Dec
KLM Logo
11:25 - 20:15HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
KLM Logo
17:05 - 14:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
13h 55m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol
576 €KLM
Mon, 2. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov
KLM Logo
6:10 - 14:25HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
16:25 - 10:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
11h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
581 €KLM
Tue, 15. Dec - Wed, 23. Dec
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9:00 - 15:20HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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15:15 - 10:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
11h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
612 €Lufthansa
Sat, 14. Nov - Tue, 17. Nov
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9:00 - 15:20HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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14:30 - 12:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
15h 20m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss
623 €United Airlines
Mon, 9. Nov - Tue, 17. Nov
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9:00 - 20:05HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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14:30 - 12:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
15h 20m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss
623 €United Airlines
Thu, 5. Nov - Wed, 18. Nov
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 - 13:10HAM  Hamburg-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
16:20 - 10:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HAM Hamburg
10h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
661 €Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Hamburg to Chicago flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Hamburg to Chicago?

Return flights from Hamburg to Chicago typically range from 600 € to 722 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 486 € on TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

What is the cheapest Hamburg to Chicago flight route?

There's little price difference between Hamburg to Chicago routes. They average around 626 € return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hamburg to Chicago?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hamburg to Chicago. It’s 2% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hamburg to Chicago?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Hamburg to Chicago at 531 € return.
•June (747 €) and July (744 €) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Hamburg to Chicago the cheapest?

Flights from Hamburg to Chicago are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Hamburg to Chicago flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

348 €
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 125% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Hamburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Hamburg to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hamburg to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Hamburg to Chicago flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hamburg to Chicago?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Hamburg to Chicago:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Hamburg to Chicago?

    A direct flight from Hamburg to Chicago takes 00m, covering 10.977 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hamburg to Chicago?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hamburg to Chicago flight?

    Return flights from Hamburg to Chicago range from 600 € to 722 €, with an average of 626 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 600 € counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Hamburg to Chicago flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the 626 € route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from Hamburg to Chicago looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hamburg to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 441 €, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Chicago?

    Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) – daily rates from around 15 €:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • Dollar

    Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around 29 €:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Rent-A-Wreck

    Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around 25 €:

    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Budget
    • Avis
    • National

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hamburg to Chicago?

    Flights from Hamburg to Chicago usually depart from Hamburg (HAM) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hamburg to Chicago pass through?

    One-stop flights from Hamburg to Chicago most commonly connect through:

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 39% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hamburg to Chicago?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Hamburg to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 616 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 688 €, a difference of 72 €.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hamburg to Chicago?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 33m, compared to 11h 54m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 31m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Hamburg and Chicago?

    Chicago is 7 hours behind Hamburg (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are River North, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Sheraton Grand Chicago. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Hamburg to Chicago flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average 616 €, about 72 € less than Tuesday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hamburg to Chicago trip for February. Fares historically average 531 € return in that month – typically 216 € less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    • Skylark Motel

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