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$406+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — CHI
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cologne to Chicago

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 July 28, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 9/41:05 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 10m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/86:00 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop18h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/26$669
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 9/138:50 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/219:40 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$674
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sun 9/68:30 am
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 30m
Lufthansa
Sun 9/139:40 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop14h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/25$676
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 11/51:35 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/109:50 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop12h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$677
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 11/41:10 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/109:50 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop12h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$681
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/218:40 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/273:35 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 9/41:05 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 9/86:00 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop11h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$686
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 11/261:35 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 11/299:50 pm
ORD
-
CGN
1 stop12h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$687
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 11/48:20 pm
CGN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 11/101:14 pm
ORD
-
CGN
2 stops36h 41m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$689

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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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$669
(Expedia)

One-way from

$406
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,564
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($302 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($81 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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to Chicago that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 9/4

1:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

6:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$686

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 11/27

9:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

9:50 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$687

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 9/4

1:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

4:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$694

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 9/13

1:05 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

9:40 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$696

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 9/21

8:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

3:35 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$708

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 11/24

1:35 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/4

6:00 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$744

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 9/13

8:30 am-9:53 am

2 stops32h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

3:40 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$757

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 9/21

1:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

3:35 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$772

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 10/7

1:05 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops13h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

2:20 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$775
Cheapest one-way

CologneChicago

CGN - ORD

CGNORD

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 8/25

6:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$475

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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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cologne to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cologne to Chicago flights typically cost between $837 and $911 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $669 on Lufthansa (Sep 4-Sep 8).

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 United Airlines or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance between Cologne and Chicago is about 4244 mi.

  • 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.

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