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Flight deals from Nairobi to Chicago

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 842 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.805 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 805 €, select.
Chicago.809 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 809 €, select.
Chicago.828 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 828 €, select.
Chicago.841 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 841 €, select.
Chicago.842 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 842 €, select.
Chicago.845 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 845 €, select.
Chicago.867 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 867 €, select.
Chicago.899 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 899 €, select.
Chicago.953 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 953 €, select.
Chicago.991 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul, returning Sat, 29 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 991 €, select.
Chicago.1.115 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.115 €, select.
Chicago.1.130 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.130 €, select.
Chicago.1.166 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 24 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 12 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.166 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nairobi to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 828 €
Aug
from 842 €
Sep
from 805 €
Oct
from 809 €
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Dec
from 1.130 €
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from 1.166 €

Alternative Nairobi to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Nairobi to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
Closest
from 1.110 €
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
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from 805 €
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Chicago Rockford

127km from central Chicago
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Nairobi to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
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Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Nairobi to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi to Chicago is 805 €. 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 Nairobi to Chicago. But we found flights with one or more stops from 805 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Nairobi to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Chicago is usually September.
If you're flying from Nairobi, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from 805 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Chicago on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Nairobi and Chicago. 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 Chicago 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 Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Etihad Airways .

Travelling from Nairobi to Chicago: what you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Nairobi. Check out your options leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) or Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) when reserving your flight from Nairobi to Chicago.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) are Chicago's major entry points.

  • The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is nine hours behind Nairobi.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your Nairobi to Chicago flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Chicago

  • To pick up cheap Nairobi to Chicago flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Nairobi to Chicago.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Nairobi to Chicago by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Nairobi to Chicago flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Nairobi to Chicago flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

    • New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • NBO is around 13 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Chicago, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

  • 62% of flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport arrive at their destination on time.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • WIL is around 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Nairobi to Chicago, kick back in one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport:

  • Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.

Arriving in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel close to ORD if you have a late flight from Nairobi to Chicago. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Pick up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Get the best deal by booking your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

  • ORD is situated at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is around 14 kilometres from central Chicago. After your flight from Nairobi to Chicago, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 30 minutes or so.

  • After your flight from Nairobi to Chicago, unwind at a hotel close to MDW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Dollar, Hertz and Budget make picking up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.

  • Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at MDW will save you money.

  • Chicago Midway Airport can be found at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)

  • Hop off your flight from Nairobi to Chicago and go straight to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of Chicago is around 129 kilometres from Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach driving.

  • Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours.

  • Begin your travels without stressing about how to get to your destination with a Chicago Rockford Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable suppliers here like Budget, Alamo and National.

  • If you're looking for a particular kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Reserve your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from Nairobi to Chicago.

  • Chicago Rockford Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi to Chicago. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chicago in March.

  • When booking your Nairobi to Chicago tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap flights from Nairobi to Chicago around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

  • Indianapolis is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No journey is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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