Addis Ababa to Chicago (ADD–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
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CDT T5
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FCO Rome 17h 50m ETTP → AAACAY Rome (FCO) to Chicago flights
LHR London 18h 5m ACETNH → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Chicago flights
IST Istanbul 18h 30m ETTK → 6EHYPK Istanbul (IST) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 55m ET → 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
BRU Zaventem 19h 25m ETTP → ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 55m ET → AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
VIE Vienna 20h 10m ETOSTP → OS Vienna (VIE) to Chicago flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne 20h 47m ET → 5YEKQR Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Chicago flights
DOH Doha 22h 15m ASAYB6 → B6MHQR Doha (DOH) to Chicago flights
MAD Madrid 23h 8m ET → AAAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Addis Ababa to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ADD and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ADD Routes ORD Routes ADD Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Addis Ababa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
SFO ~12h 14m CAN ~14h 15m FCO ~17h 50m LHR ~18h 5m IST ~18h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,444
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ADD → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → ADD
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Chicago is 8 hours behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 10:00 AM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ADD–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to ORD flights.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, London Heathrow and İstanbul.
Chicago is 8 hours behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, London Heathrow and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.