Travelling from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to BER.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to BER. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to BER flight:
76% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight:
Flights that depart from RFD touch down at their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BER:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, central Berlin is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is 226 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 464 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to BER. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
September is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Plan your visit to Berlin in January for a quieter experience.
Book a Chicago to BER plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Berlin to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Berlin
After booking your flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Berlin:
Your visit to Berlin won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that should be on your list include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Berlin, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey about 274 kilometres northwest to Hamburg to tick off its must-visit sights. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, head for Hannover, about 257 kilometres west of Berlin. Maschsee, Hannover Maschsee and herrenhauser Garten are among its highlights.