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501 € Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Cologne

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Cologne.501 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Wed, 18 Mar.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 Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 501 €, select.
Cologne.511 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 511 €, select.
Cologne.535 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.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 Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 535 €, select.
Cologne.540 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 540 €, select.
Cologne.588 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 588 €, select.
Cologne.687 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 687 €, select.
Cologne.754 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 754 €, select.
Cologne.770 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Thu, 23 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 770 €, select.

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Chicago O'Hare International to Cologne: Alternative routes

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Chicago to Cologne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found501 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Cologne is 501 €. 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 O'Hare International to Cologne. But we found flights with one or more stops from 501 €.
As of October 2025, there are no flights flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Cologne is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Airport on Monday, 9 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport 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.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know

  • Cologne is six hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • 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 catch your ORD to CGN flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and CGN:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Zurich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • 229 € is the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts at 501 €. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ORD to CGN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORD to CGN.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

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

  • When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you're taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to CGN if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

  • Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cologne based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from ORD to CGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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