Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
The timezone in Dusseldorf is UTC+1. The city is six hours ahead of Chicago, where O'Hare International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to make your ORD to Dusseldorf flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from ORD to Dusseldorf. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dusseldorf? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ORD:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dusseldorf
210 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Dusseldorf flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 397 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from ORD to Dusseldorf. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Finding cheap tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Dusseldorf is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across each month and bag a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dusseldorf. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Explore without limits with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and discover more of Dusseldorf and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks before your flight from ORD to Dusseldorf.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Once your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dusseldorf has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is roughly 80 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near NRN. Kick back and get cosy after your ORD to Dusseldorf flight at any of these well-located options:
Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo make picking up a Weeze Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from NRN one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dusseldorf. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel rates are often higher and top attractions can be busy. Visit Dusseldorf in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in an O'Hare International Airport to Dusseldorf plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to Dusseldorf in January when temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dusseldorf right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dusseldorf:
Konigsallee and Rhine Tower are a couple of big attractions to put on your Dusseldorf must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres east of Dusseldorf, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. No trip is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
