How long is the flight from Chicago to Cologne?

Airlines like British Airways fly from Chicago to Cologne in about 11h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 4244 mi between Chicago and Cologne.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Cologne round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Cologne is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $584 on this airline. British Airways is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cologne ranges from 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Cologne when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cologne, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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

Most people fly into Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) if they book a flight to Cologne from Chicago. On average, Köln/Bonn has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Cologne Köln/Bonn is conveniently located just 9.5 mi from Cologne’s city center.

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

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Mon 12/88:35 pmORD - CGN

1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 12/144:35 pmCGN - ORD

2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/1

$868

Wed 12/108:00 amORD - CGN

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/177:40 pmCGN - ORD

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$887

Mon 12/811:50 amORD - CGN

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 12/1411:35 amCGN - ORD

1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,041

Wed 12/1011:50 amORD - CGN

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 12/1711:35 amCGN - ORD

1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,166

Thu 12/48:20 pmORD - CGN

1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 12/711:35 amCGN - ORD

1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,185

Thu 12/46:30 pmORD - CGN

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/710:45 pmCGN - ORD

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,188

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Wed 1/149:45 pmORD - CGN

1 stop11h 25mBritish Airways

Wed 1/215:15 pmCGN - ORD

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/30

$498

Sun 3/13:50 pmORD - CGN

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/510:05 pmCGN - ORD

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$682

Sat 1/175:25 pmORD - CGN

2 stops40h 05mBritish Airways

Sat 1/245:10 pmCGN - ORD

2 stops45h 02mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/3

$570

Thu 1/159:45 pmORD - CGN

1 stop10h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 1/225:05 pmCGN - ORD

2 stops31h 37mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/30

$577

Sat 1/179:55 pmORD - CGN

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/2312:55 amCGN - ORD

3 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$687

Fri 1/169:45 pmORD - CGN

1 stop11h 35mBritish Airways

Fri 1/234:35 pmCGN - ORD

2 stops32h 12mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/2

$580

Tue 1/68:18 pmORD - CGN

2 stops36h 52mBritish Airways

Tue 1/135:05 pmCGN - ORD

2 stops45h 07mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/2

$585

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Tue 1/69:15 pmORD - CGN

2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 1/135:05 pmCGN - ORD

1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/2

$552

Wed 1/149:45 pmORD - CGN

1 stop11h 25mBritish Airways

Wed 1/215:15 pmCGN - ORD

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/30

$498

Thu 1/155:10 pmORD - CGN

1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways

Thu 1/225:05 pmCGN - ORD

1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/30

$571

Thu 1/156:30 pmORD - CGN

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/227:40 pmCGN - ORD

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$641

Fri 1/169:45 pmORD - CGN

1 stop11h 35mBritish Airways

Fri 1/234:35 pmCGN - ORD

2 stops32h 12mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/2

$580

Sat 1/175:25 pmORD - CGN

2 stops40h 05mBritish Airways

Sat 1/245:10 pmCGN - ORD

2 stops45h 02mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/3

$570

One-way flights from Chicago to Cologne
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Sun 1/186:30 pmORD - CGN

2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$304

Sun 1/185:10 pmORD - CGN

1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/3

$369

Mon 1/195:10 pmORD - CGN

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/3

$384

Mon 12/152:26 pmORD - CGN

3 stops45h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$398

Thu 1/159:45 pmORD - CGN

1 stop10h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/3

$434

Tue 1/209:45 pmORD - CGN

1 stop11h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/3

$460

Mon 1/191:45 pmORD - CGN

2 stops19h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$483

Thu 1/154:14 pmORD - CGN

2 stops16h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$533

Tue 12/237:01 pmORD - CGN

3 stops44h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$557

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$498 (oojo)
One-way from	$304 (Mytrip)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$697

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Return

Price

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

9:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 1/21

5:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$498

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

5:25 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 1/24

5:10 pm-7:12 am

2 stops45h 02m

$570

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

9:45 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 1/22

5:05 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$577

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

9:45 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 1/23

4:35 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops32h 12m

$580

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

8:18 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops36h 52m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 1/13

5:05 pm-7:12 am

2 stops45h 07m

$585

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

3:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop11h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 3/5

10:05 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$682

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

9:55 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 1/23

12:55 am-8:00 pm

3 stops26h 05m

$687

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

5:10 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$369

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

5:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$384

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

5:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$384

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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.

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cologne (average of $203). Flying from Chicago to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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 CHI to CGN?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Cologne at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cologne

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cologne, such as British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,557 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,557 reviews

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,557 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne from Chicago?
Most people fly into Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) if they book a flight to Cologne from Chicago. On average, Köln/Bonn has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Cologne Köln/Bonn is conveniently located just 9.5 mi from Cologne’s city center.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Cologne?
Airlines like British Airways fly from Chicago to Cologne in about 11h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 4244 mi between Chicago and Cologne.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Cologne round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Cologne is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $584 on this airline. British Airways is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cologne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cologne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cologne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Cologne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cologne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cologne 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 Chicago to Cologne?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cologne (average of $203). Flying from Chicago to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest$584	Average$747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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