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If you buy your Chicago-bound flight with United Airlines, you can upgrade to first-class travel if you previously bought an Economy or Premium Economy Class ticket. However, there are a number of things to take into account, including if there are any first-class seats available on the desired flight, the fare class of the original ticket, the availability of paid upgrade options, and the possibility of bidding for an upgrade.

Taking public transportation from downtown Vienna to VIE is the most cost-effective option. The Vienna Airport Lines buses and the S-Bahn rail (particularly the S7 line) are affordable alternatives. Both routes are part of Vienna's integrated public transportation system.

Think about Lufthansa Airline if you are flying from Vienna to Chicago with a significant amount of luggage. The carry-on baggage policy of the airline enables travelers to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item on board. The carry-on luggage should be no larger than 21 x 15 x 9 in and no heavier than 17.6 lbs.

While there are no hotels directly within the airport terminal, there are several hotels in close proximity to the airport that provide travelers with convenient choices for accommodation. The NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, in particular, is near to the airport and within walking distance of the terminals. It has modern rooms, a restaurant, a fitness facility, and meeting space.

Among airlines operating Vienna to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only Austrian Airlines operates flights between Vienna and Chicago.

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Vienna to Chicago.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €491 return via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared with €751 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €56–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 13% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Vienna to Chicago route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at €682 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €818, a difference of €137. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vienna to Chicago route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Chicago flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and McCormick Place. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 and lands at 20:26
• Latest: departs at 10:55 and lands at 20:51.

The flight takes about 9h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of €725. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Vienna to Chicago takes 9h 56m, covering 12,155 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.

One-way fares from Vienna to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €385, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Austrian Airlines is the only airline operating Vienna to Chicago flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 48m, compared to 11h 50m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 12h 01m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car hire 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
· Dollar
· Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around €28:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around €26:

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

Return flights from Vienna to Chicago range from €615 to €861, with an average of €725 over the past 12 months. Anything below €615 counts as a good deal.