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How much do flights to Chicago cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£411

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,125

Cheapest round-trip

£873

Average round-trip

£1,357

Nonstop flights in May

£846 – £1,068

Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center

Fastest options: CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare. Best value: CTA Orange Line from Midway or shared ride services.

Chicago is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 16 km southwest of the city center. Transport options include the CTA rapid transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-50 min

standard fare

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Loop

60-90 min

combined bus and Metra fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

northwest suburbs connection

35-70 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-70 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

35-70 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travel

How to get from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-30 min

standard fare

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

quick access to Loop

20-45 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup location

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chicago

Depart from
Dubai International
Arrive to
O Hare International
Average flights per week
184
Flight distance
11653 km
Worth visiting
Art Institute of Chicago

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Dubai to Chicago in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dubai to Chicago

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Air FranceAFRAFNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Royal JordanianRJARJYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chicago

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-5°C
March6°C0°C
April11°C5°C
May17°C10°C
June22°C16°C
July26°C20°C
August25°C19°C
September22°C16°C
October15°C10°C
November8°C3°C
December2°C-1°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
89%
27°C15°C
23 May
15°C12°C
Sunday
17 May
90%
24°C15°C
24 May
86%
20°C13°C
Monday
18 May
85%
25°C19°C
25 May
86%
24°C15°C
Tuesday
19 May
84%
22°C15°C
26 May
14°C10°C
Wednesday
20 May
13°C8°C
27 May
85%
12°C9°C
Thursday
21 May
14°C8°C
28 May
79%
15°C9°C
Friday
22 May
87%
16°C9°C
29 May
20°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Dubai International, Sharjah International, or Al Maktoum International when they travel from Dubai to Chicago. Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International. The distance between Dubai and Chicago is 11653 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Fly Dubai, Air France, Turkish Airlines, and Royal Jordanian. Dubai and Chicago have 184 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Dubai to Chicago?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Chicago takes around 15 hours.
What is the flight distance between Dubai and Chicago?
The flight distance between Dubai and Chicago is 11653 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Chicago?
Several carriers operate flights between Dubai and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Emirates.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Manchester, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh, Birmingham, New Delhi, Medina, Istanbul, Mumbai, Bangkok, Davao, Amman, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Doha, Bali, Chișinău, Colombo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Mexico City, New York, Guadalajara, Edinburgh, Dallas, Manchester, Morelia, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, León, Leeds, Orlando, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, Miami, Monterrey, Birmingham.
Which airports are there in Dubai?
Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.
What airports are near Dubai?
The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar, Khasab.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.
Which airlines fly between Dubai and Chicago?
Currently, you can fly between Dubai and Chicago with Emirates, Fly Dubai, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian.
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