$418 Cheap Flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago (ORD)

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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Chicago (FRA-ORD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $418 for one-way flights and $463 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Condor
Tue, May 13 - Sat, May 24
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$463 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$463
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Tue, May 13 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Sat, May 24, priced at $463 found 2 days ago
Lufthansa
Mon, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 21
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$485 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$485
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, Apr 14 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Mon, Apr 21, priced at $485 found 3 days ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 2
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$499 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$499
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $499 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, May 1 - Tue, Jul 1
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$512 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$512
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 1 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Tue, Jul 1, priced at $512 found 3 days ago
Aer Lingus
Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 30
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$519 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$519
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $519 found 6 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$524 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$524
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, May 21 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Tue, May 27, priced at $524 found 7 hours ago
Lufthansa
Sat, Apr 19 - Sun, May 4
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$525 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$525
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sat, Apr 19 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Sun, May 4, priced at $525 found 1 hour ago
Air Canada
Fri, May 16 - Wed, Aug 6
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$525 Roundtrip, just found
$525
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Wed, Aug 6, priced at $525 just found
Icelandair
Thu, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 28
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$540 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$540
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Thu, Apr 24 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Mon, Apr 28, priced at $540 found 1 day ago
Iberia
Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, May 7
FRA
Frankfurt
ORD
Chicago
$543 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$543
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, Apr 23 from Frankfurt to Chicago, returning Wed, May 7, priced at $543 found 6 days ago
Flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago (ORD)
Origin airport
Frankfurt Intl.
Destination airport
O'Hare Intl.
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, Finnair, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$463
Distance
4330 mi

Frankfurt to Chicago Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Frankfurt to Chicago are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Chicago with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Chicago

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Chicago: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Frankfurt to Chicago

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Chicago in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $418 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Frankfurt to Chicago flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Frankfurt to Chicago airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) cost?
You can book cheap return tickets starting at $524 from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Lufthansa flight leaving FRA on May 1 2025 and touching down at ORD. The price was last updated on April 3 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from FRA to ORD?
The cheapest flights from FRA to ORD are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
You can fly nonstop from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) on a United Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from FRA to ORD?
Right now, the cheapest carrier offering one-way flights from FRA to ORD is Lufthansa. You can take off on this route from $1742. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from FRA on June 26 2025. Prices were last updated on April 3 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Every day, an average of 2 nonstop flights take off from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). Select the departure date that works for you.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Flights between FRA and ORD tend to be busiest at 10 AM. If you’d like a more relaxed experience and potentially cheaper fares, choose a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from FRA to ORD?
If you jet off on a Saturday, you’ll get the biggest range of choices for flights from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
What is the earliest flight from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Take the earliest flight at around 8:40AM UTC+1, leaving from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA). You’ll be in the air for roughly 9h 25m, coming in to land at O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at approximately 11:05AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
It takes approximately 9 hours and 28 minutes to travel the 4,300 mi from FRA to ORD.
What is the best time to fly from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
To avoid potential delays on the Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Chicago from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
Browse your flight options from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). This is the only airport in Chicago you can jet into if you’re taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book a ticket from FRA to ORD generally means paying more. Although you may find some last-minute deals, they’re not always guaranteed. Keep your travel plans flexible for a better chance of scoring a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a FRA to ORD flight and hotel package?
You’ll typically save money by securing a FRA to ORD flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it’s easy to manage it all in one convenient place. Once you’ve chosen your preferred flights and accommodations, consider adding extras like activities, car rentals and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
It’s generally possible to reschedule or cancel your FRA to ORD flight. However, if it’s been more than 24 hours since booking, additional charges may apply. Check your airline’s policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You’ll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

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