Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
A direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport takes on average 8 hours 53 minutes. The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which makes it 6 hours behind Amsterdam.
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport start at 10:55 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is the 18:55 option with United Airlines. In total, there are 19 services every week between AMS and ORD.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the AMS - ORD route are:
Keflavik International Airport
Dublin Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
R 5,377 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport. A return flight starts from R 9,910. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to ORD, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting a cheap ticket from AMS to ORD is straightforward with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Travelling from central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to AMS:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chicago in February.
When booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to O'Hare International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to ORD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
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Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Chicago to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to O'Hare International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Chicago.
