There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa by plane or car
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)ORD - ADD
17h 24m$422–1,505Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)MDW - ADD
26h 21m$502–1,805Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Awassa Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Awassa Airport (AWA)ORD - AWA
- Drive from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Addis Ababa
26h 19m$620–1,532
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa is to fly which costs $420 - $1,500 and takes 17h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 17h 24m and costs $420 - $1,500.
The distance between Chicago and Addis Ababa is 12216 km.
It takes approximately 17h 24m to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Addis Ababa is 9h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:51 AM in Chicago and 9:51 AM in Addis Ababa.
There are 310+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily.
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- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Boston, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Awassa Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Boston, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
- Website
- elal.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Newark, Tel Aviv
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Boston, Tel Aviv
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,900
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