ChicagoFrankfurtNonstop Flight TimeORD–FRA
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) is about 9h 31m, covering 4,331 miles. Lufthansa and United Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 01:07 to 22:30 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~9h 31m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 4,331 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Frankfurt
Lufthansa and United Airlines operate 4-5/day flights from ORD to FRA. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at ORD.
- First departure
- 01:07
- Last departure
- 22:30
- Cadence
- 7 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | 2-3/day | Airbus A340, Boeing 747 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
FRA to ORD flights — 3-4/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 30 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Frankfurt?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) is about 9h 31m, based on the 4,331-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Frankfurt?
Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) is about 4,331 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Frankfurt?
Yes. Lufthansa and United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Frankfurt?
Lufthansa and United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Frankfurt?
The ORD–FRA route is flown with Airbus A340, Boeing 747, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Frankfurt
- DUS - DusseldorfDusseldorf International Airport · 117 mi from FRAFlights to DUS