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

• Earliest: departs at 15:15 and lands at 23:34
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 07:54.

The flight takes about 8h 19m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 8h 19m, covering 11,209 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.

Return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from €650 to €1,126, with an average of €855 over the past 12 months. Anything below €650 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the €855 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €443 return via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared with €1,201 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €67–€90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 747-8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €632, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €43 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at €796 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €948, a difference of €152.

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

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

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 57m, compared to 11h 26m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 11h 30m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Frankfurt am Main Airport 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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