How long is the flight from Chicago to Amsterdam?

Non-stop flights on ORD → AMS are typically around 8 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Amsterdam?

The main carriers on this route are KLM, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam?

Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book Chicago to Amsterdam?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

ORD → AMS

Chicago to Amsterdam flights.

Live cached fares on Chicago (ORD) → Amsterdam (AMS), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~8h non-stop
Airlines
KLM, United
Cheapest months
January, February, November

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Chicago → Amsterdam · 4 fares

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Cheapest
Aer Lingus · EI 122
OutboundORD → AMSSat, Aug 15 · 8:45 PM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnAMS ← ORDTue, Aug 25 · 7:35 AM· 10h 10m· 1 stop
$986
total round-trip
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Air Canada · AC 510
OutboundORD → AMSSun, Jun 21 · 1:40 AM· 8h 56m· 1 stop
ReturnAMS ← ORDMon, Jun 29 · 10:15 AM· 10h 36m· 2 stops
$988
total round-trip
Book →
Aer Lingus · EI 122
OutboundORD → AMSSat, Aug 1 · 8:45 PM· 9h 55m· 2 stops
ReturnAMS ← ORDMon, Aug 10 · 7:30 PM· 11h 22m· 2 stops
$1,083
total round-trip
Book →
Aer Lingus · EI 122
OutboundORD → AMSThu, Jun 25 · 8:45 PM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnAMS ← ORDWed, Jul 8 · 7:35 AM· 10h 15m· 1 stop
$1,196
total round-trip
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Chicago (MDW) → Amsterdam (AMS)

nearby origin

About Chicago → Amsterdam

KLM + United SkyTeam/Star parallel daily non-stops. AMS is the cheapest onward point for Africa and Scandinavia from ORD.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 8 hours. Major carriers on this route include KLM, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: Chicago to Amsterdam

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on ORD → AMS for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

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Cheapest next 12 months: August from $986 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Medium-haul is the classic 6-10 week booking window. Fares drift down as the departure gets closer until about 21 days out, then start climbing fast. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically 10-18% cheaper than Friday or Sunday.

Questions, answered

How long is the flight from Chicago to Amsterdam?
Non-stop flights on ORD → AMS are typically around 8 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Amsterdam?
The main carriers on this route are KLM, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Amsterdam?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Chicago to Amsterdam?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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