Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne is seven hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ORD to CGN flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and CGN:
London Heathrow Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
Right now, $433 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $943. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to CGN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORD to CGN.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cologne Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cologne. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to CGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.
