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Cologne.474 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 474 €, select.
Cologne.539 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Nov, returning Fri, 12 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 539 €, select.
Cologne.553 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 553 €, select.
Cologne.592 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 592 €, select.
Cologne.624 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Sat, 10 Jan.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 624 €, select.
Cologne.658 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Sat, 22 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 658 €, select.
Cologne.1.011 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Dec, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Icelandair and Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Cologne on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.011 €, select.
Cologne.1.479 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.479 €, select.

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Chicago to Cologne: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Cologne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cologne.

Chicago to Cologne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found474 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Cologne is 474 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago to Cologne. But we found flights with one stop from 474 €.
As of October 2025, there are no flights flying from Chicago to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cologne is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Cologne Airport on Monday, 12 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Cologne Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cologne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cologne is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know

  • Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.

  • The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Chicago. Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne.

  • Your flight from Chicago to CGN won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to CGN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near O'Hare International Airport:

  • 74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to CGN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • When it comes to flight punctuality, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.

  • The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.

  • Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:

  • The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CGN:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cologne and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport flight.

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

  • Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne is around 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.

  • It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport is 183 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 474 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to CGN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to CGN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). July is the busiest month to visit Cologne. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.

  • Book a Chicago to CGN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cologne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Cologne

  • Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Cologne Bonn Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cologne:

  • Cologne Christmas Markets and Cologne Cathedral are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Cologne itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Carnival in Cologne.

Explore more of Germany

  • Cologne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Cologne, a trip to Stuttgart will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.

  • Around 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Bremen is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.

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