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ORD → FRA

Distance
4,331 mi
Carriers
2

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is a transatlantic route of about 4,331 miles. United and Star Alliance partner Lufthansa connect Chicago with Frankfurt's sprawling European hub. Chicago to Frankfurt carries Midwest corporate and dense onward-connecting traffic across the Atlantic.

Route map from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) ORD FRA
Chicago (ORD) → Frankfurt (FRA) 4,331 miles · great-circle

Connecting Chicago, United States with Frankfurt, Germany, this is one of the more travelled transatlantic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 4,331-mile sector nonstop in about 9h 10m. Departures use O'Hare International Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines, American Airlines; arrivals land at Frankfurt Airport, which has 2 terminals and anchors Lufthansa. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the ORD–FRA sector stay competitive year-round.

Route facts

Route O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Distance4,331 miles
Nonstop flight timeapproximately 9h 10m
Nonstop carriers2
Aircraft typesBoeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A350
Markettransatlantic

Carriers on this route

United Airlines, Lufthansa operate nonstop service from Chicago to Frankfurt. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.

  • United Airlines (UA)
  • Lufthansa (LH)

Aircraft on this route

Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A350 between Chicago and Frankfurt. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.

Best time to fly

May, June, and September offer mild German weather and fares below the summer peak. Autumn business season tightens premium seats.

Connecting your trip

Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.

Fares & booking

Fares on the Chicago to Frankfurt route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for ORD–FRA where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Chicago to Frankfurt?
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is about 4,331 miles (6,970 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 9h 10m.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Frankfurt?
United Airlines and Lufthansa operate nonstop service from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
What aircraft are used on the ORD to FRA route?
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 on the Chicago–Frankfurt route.
When is the best time to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt?
May, June, and September offer mild German weather and fares below the summer peak. Autumn business season tightens premium seats.
Is ORD to FRA a nonstop flight?
Yes. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
What countries does the ORD to FRA route connect?
This route links Chicago, United States with Frankfurt, Germany.
Which airports does the Chicago to Frankfurt route use?
Flights depart O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA/EDDF) in Frankfurt.

Data sources

  • Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.