Flying from Hamburg to Chicago: what you need to know
Hamburg's main base, Hamburg Airport (HAM), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Hamburg to Chicago.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's major gateways.
To ensure you get on your flight from Hamburg to Chicago, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from Germany and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Hamburg to Chicago, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Hamburg to Chicago that includes a stopover. To see your options leaving from Hamburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
HAM is about 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Chicago or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the centre of Chicago is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
After your flight from Hamburg to Chicago has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 46 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable hotels to drop your things at near MDW. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Hamburg to Chicago at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Chicago
Currently, $707 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Chicago. The cheapest price for a return flight is $738. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Hamburg to Chicago, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Hamburg to Chicago is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hamburg to Chicago.
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Hamburg to Chicago. August is the busiest month for a trip to Chicago. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Hamburg to Chicago for July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Hamburg to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chicago right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Chicago:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are popular attractions which should feature on every Chicago itinerary.
Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental
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