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$517+ Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — CHI
May 8 — May 151
Fri 5/8
Fri 5/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cologne to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cologne to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 8, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 5/131:05 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 10m
Lufthansa
Thu 5/216:00 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop18h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/6$681
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 5/21:05 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 10m
Lufthansa
Thu 5/75:55 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop18h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/3$682
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 4/218:30 am
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop16h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/55:55 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop18h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/5$683
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 6/111:05 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 10m
Lufthansa
Sun 6/146:00 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop18h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/6$685
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:40 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop23h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Sun 4/264:20 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop33h 30m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 4/6$686
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 9/18:30 am
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop16h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/159:40 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop14h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/4$691
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 5/191:05 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/263:50 pm
ORD
-
CGN
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$693
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Mon 4/208:40 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/265:55 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$700
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 4/168:30 am
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 4/205:55 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop11h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6$702
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 4/218:40 pm
CGN
-
ORD
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/55:55 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$703
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:20 am
CGN
-
ORD
2 stops20h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 5/51:01 pm
ORD
-
CGN
2 stops16h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/8$704
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:20 am
CGN
-
ORD
2 stops20h 45m
Air Canada
Mon 4/207:55 am
ORD
-
CGN
2 stops26h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$706

Find flight deals from Cologne to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cologne (CGN) 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 April 8, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$681
(Expedia)

One-way from

$517
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$589
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One-way flight from Cologne Köln/Bonn to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Cologne 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 April 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 5/2

1:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

5:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$682

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 4/20

8:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

5:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$700

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 4/21

6:20 am-7:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

1:01 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 24m

$704

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 9/1

1:05 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops17h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

9:40 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$708

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 4/21

8:40 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

4:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$709

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops18h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

9:55 am-12:25 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$737

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 4/20

6:20 am-7:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

9:05 am-5:25 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$746

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 4/20

8:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

5:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$759
Quickest round-trip

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/2

1:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

6:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$760

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 10/5

1:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

1:12 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 13m

$765

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cologne-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 Cologne-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cologne to Chicago

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Chicago (average of $341). Flying from Cologne to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cologne to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Cologne to Chicago, you will be flying from Köln/Bonn. Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) is just 9.5 mi from the center of the city. Köln/Bonn is the only Cologne airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 0 airlines have flights to Chicago from Cologne Köln/Bonn on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cologne to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cologne to Chicago in 12h 10m. Fly via Lufthansa or Austrian Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Cologne and Chicago is about 4244 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cologne 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 Cologne to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Chicago (average of $341). Flying from Cologne to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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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