What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Chicago is to fly which costs $280 - $490 and takes 12h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Chicago is to fly which takes 12h 16m and costs $280 - $490.

How far is it from Mainz to Chicago?

The distance between Mainz and Chicago is 4391 miles.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Chicago?

It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Mainz to Chicago, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Chicago?

Chicago is 7h behind Mainz. It is currently 4:25 PM in Mainz and 9:25 AM in Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 958+ hotels available in Chicago.

Mainz to Chicago - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Chicago by plane or train

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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FRA - ORD
12h 16m
$280–490
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FRA - MDW
15h
$500–970
Fly to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to South Bend (SBN)plane FRA - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
16h 39m
$491–1,930
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane FRA - MKE
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
16h 36m
$783–1,584

Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

63Weekly Planes

11h 10mAverage Duration

$228Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,365.3 mi
Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Chicago, IL, USA?

Lufthansa, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours.

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