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How to get from Sydney to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Las Vegas: about 20h 25m including the connection. Other options: via San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Dallas. Two tickets from $543.

Flights from Sydney to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas
20h 25m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$543
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,244 mi (14,876 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
United States
20h 25m
with the connection
Sydney to Las Vegas flight 13h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Chicago flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $799
Via San Francisco
United States
20h 40m
with the connection
Sydney to San Francisco flight 13h 35m
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 $1,268
Via Los Angeles
United States
20h 55m
with the connection
Sydney to Los Angeles flight 13h 50m
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 $543
Via Honolulu
United States
20h 58m
with the connection
Sydney to Honolulu flight 9h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Honolulu to Chicago flight 8h 13m
two ticketsfrom $1,101
Via Dallas
United States
21h
with the connection
Sydney to Dallas flight 15h 28m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Chicago: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Chicago flight 2h 32m
two ticketsfrom $1,480

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 Sydney to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Sydney to Chicago?
Via Las Vegas: 13h 55m to the connection, 3h 30m after it, about 20h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sydney to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $543. 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 Sydney and Chicago?
Las Vegas (20h 25m total), San Francisco (20h 40m total), Los Angeles (20h 55m total), Honolulu (20h 58m total) and Dallas (21h total).
How far is Chicago from Sydney?
9,244 mi (14,876 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.