Travelling from Chicago to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Explore your options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) when reserving your flight from Chicago to Hamburg.
Step off your plane in Hamburg at Hamburg International Airport (HAM) or Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC).
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, making Hamburg seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Chicago to Hamburg flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Hamburg
To pick up cheap Chicago to Hamburg flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Flying from Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a breeze to find a Chicago to Hamburg flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
ORD is about 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Hamburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 14 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to Hamburg:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Hamburg International Airport (HAM) is approximately 10 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Hamburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Grab a Hamburg International Airport rental car and discover Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Hamburg International Airport around one week ahead of your Chicago to Hamburg flight.
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
As soon as your flight from Chicago to Hamburg has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 56 kilometres from Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Chicago to Hamburg, kick back at a hotel close to LBC. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Why follow someone else's schedule? Grab a Hamburg Lubeck Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Book your wheels here with Enterprise.
Usually, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from LBC as soon as you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
September is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Hamburg. To escape the crowds, visit Hamburg in March.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Chicago to Hamburg ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Hamburg around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Hamburg, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights which should be on any good Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Germany, head for Essen, about 306 kilometres southwest of Hamburg. PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum are the start of reasons to visit.