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How to get from Melbourne to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via San Francisco: about 21h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, Tokyo, Manila and Taipei. Two tickets from $573.

Flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via San Francisco
21h 25m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$573
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,677 mi (15,573 km)
fastest
Via San Francisco
United States
21h 25m
with the connection
Melbourne to San Francisco flight 14h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to Chicago: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Chicago flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,574
Via Los Angeles
United States
21h 30m
with the connection
Melbourne to Los Angeles flight 14h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Chicago: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Chicago flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $573
Via Tokyo
Japan
25h 10m
with the connection
Melbourne to Tokyo flight 10h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Narita International. Departure to Chicago: Haneda, Narita International.
Tokyo to Chicago flight 11h 50m
two ticketsfrom $2,918
Via Manila
Philippines
25h 45m
with the connection
Melbourne to Manila flight 8h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Manila to Chicago flight 14h 15m
two ticketsfrom $861
Via Taipei
Taiwan
25h 53m
with the connection
Melbourne to Taipei flight 9h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Taipei to Chicago flight 13h 35m

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 Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 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 Melbourne to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via San Francisco.
What is the fastest way to fly from Melbourne to Chicago?
Via San Francisco: 14h 20m to the connection, 4h 5m after it, about 21h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Melbourne to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $573. 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 Melbourne and Chicago?
San Francisco (21h 25m total), Los Angeles (21h 30m total), Tokyo (25h 10m total), Manila (25h 45m total) and Taipei (25h 53m total).
How far is Chicago from Melbourne?
9,677 mi (15,573 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.