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$667+ Cheap flights from Amman (AMM) to Chicago (CHI)

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AMM — CHI
mar. 22 — mar. 291
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The best prices from Amman Queen Alia Intl to Chicago are usually found in September or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amman (AMM) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated marzo 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$956
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$667
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,273

Good round-trip deal

$974 or less

Good one-way deal

$665 or less
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From Amman Queen Alia Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Amman Queen Alia Intl to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amman to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 17, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/164:10 pmAMM - ORD
1 stop24h 05mEthiopian Air
lun. 10/2710:15 amORD - AMM
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/17$946
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/1712:10 pmAMM - ORD
2 stops36h 02mRoyal Jordanian
mar. 4/228:10 pmORD - AMM
Nonstop11h 40mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/17$963
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/215:00 amAMM - ORD
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/149:55 pmORD - AMM
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$969
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/218:35 amAMM - ORD
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
sáb. 7/266:00 amORD - AMM
2 stops38h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/16$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/82:20 amAMM - ORD
1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways
dom. 3/16:55 pmORD - AMM
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$999
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/252:45 amAMM - ORD
1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines
mar. 5/611:25 amORD - AMM
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,017
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/96:10 pmAMM - ORD
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/294:20 pmORD - AMM
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,030
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/255:20 pmAMM - ORD
1 stop29h 45mAustrian Airlines
mar. 4/84:20 pmORD - AMM
1 stop15h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,041
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lun. 5/193:30 amAMM - ORD
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
vie. 6/206:15 pmORD - AMM
2 stops19h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/17$1,077
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/77:50 amAMM - ORD
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
mié. 4/307:15 pmORD - AMM
1 stop22h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,090
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/232:15 amAMM - ORD
1 stop21h 15mJetBlue
jue. 4/107:20 pmORD - AMM
1 stop20h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 3/17$1,115
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/166:25 amAMM - MDW
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/2311:15 amMDW - AMM
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,960

Find flights from Amman to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Amman to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 17, 2025.

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AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

mié. 4/9

4:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/27

10:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$956

AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

jue. 4/17

12:10 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops36h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/22

8:10 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$963

AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

sáb. 6/21

8:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 7/26

6:00 am-4:45 am

2 stops38h 45m

$975

AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

lun. 9/8

2:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/1

6:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$999

AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

mié. 4/9

6:10 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/29

4:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$1,030

AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

mié. 4/9

4:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/29

4:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$1,043

AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

sáb. 4/19

4:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 5/2

11:25 am-4:50 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,057

AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

mié. 4/16

6:10 pm-7:30 am

2 stops45h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/30

9:02 am-10:20 pm

2 stops29h 18m

$1,063

AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

lun. 5/19

3:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 6/20

6:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$1,077

AmmanChicago

AMM - ORD

AMMORD

Amman Queen Alia Intl

lun. 4/7

7:50 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/30

7:15 pm-1:40 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,090

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Amman to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Amman-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Amman-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Amman-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Amman-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Amman-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Amman to Chicago flights

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Airports
AMM

Arrive 2 to 3 hours before departure at AMM for international flights. The airport is compact, making navigation straightforward.

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ORD

Expect long walks to immigration at ORD's Terminal 5. Be prepared for potentially lengthy lines upon arrival.

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Travel insights for flights from Amman to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Amman to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Amman to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Amman to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Amman to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amman to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amman to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Amman to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AMM to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Amman to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Amman to Chicago at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Amman to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Amman to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Amman to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated marzo 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Austrian Airlines and Qatar Airways from Amman to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Amman to Chicago?

    Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Amman to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Queen Alia Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Amman airport to Chicago. It is only a 18.6 mi journey to Queen Alia Intl (AMM) from Amman’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Amman to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $956, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Amman to Chicago and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Royal Jordanian and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $963 and $975, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Amman to Chicago one-way?

    $690 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Royal Jordanian. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $714 and $718, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Amman to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,281 for a flight from Amman to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $575 while the most popular route, (Amman Queen Alia Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $896.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Amman to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Amman to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Amman to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Amman to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Amman to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amman to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amman to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amman to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Amman to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$801Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$932Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$961Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$963Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$1,029Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,056Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,333Average$1,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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