How to get from Chicago to Berlin

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Copenhagen: about 12h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Brussels, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Toronto. Two tickets from $530.

Flights from Chicago to Berlin

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Copenhagen
12h 10m
two tickets, via Toronto
$530
connection options
5
straight-line distance
4,402 mi (7,084 km)
fastest
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
12h 10m
with the connection
Chicago to Copenhagen flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,177
Via Brussels
Belgium
12h 28m
with the connection
Chicago to Brussels flight 8h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Brussels to Berlin flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,963
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
12h 30m
with the connection
Chicago to Amsterdam flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Berlin flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $768
Via Frankfurt
Germany
12h 33m
with the connection
Chicago to Frankfurt flight 8h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Berlin flight 1h 5m
two ticketsfrom $818
Via Toronto
Canada
12h 37m
with the connection
Chicago to Toronto flight 1h 47m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to Berlin: Pearson International.
Toronto to Berlin flight 7h 50m
two ticketsfrom $530

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Berlin

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +19° to +25° by day. In November it is +8° by day and +3° at night, with 10 rainy days.

Jan
+5° 0° 14 days
Feb
+7° 0° 12 days
Mar
+11° +1° 8 days
Apr
+14° +4° 9 days
May
+19° +9° 10 days
Jun
+25° +14° 11 days
Jul
+25° +15° 13 days
Aug
+25° +15° 10 days
Sep
+21° +12° 7 days
Oct
+15° +8° 11 days
Nov
+8° +3° 10 days
Dec
+5° 0° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Berlin?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Copenhagen.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Berlin?
Via Copenhagen: 8h 10m to the connection, 1h after it, about 12h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Berlin with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $530. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Berlin?
Copenhagen (12h 10m total), Brussels (12h 28m total), Amsterdam (12h 30m total), Frankfurt (12h 33m total) and Toronto (12h 37m total).
How far is Berlin from Chicago?
4,402 mi (7,084 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.