Amsterdam to Chicago (AMS–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. KLM, United Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,109 miles in approximately 8h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: AF | 7 | 781 | 8h19 | – | SkyTeam | AF |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX, OS | 7 | 763 | 9h10 | – | Star Alliance | AC, LX, OS |
| QR Qatar Airways | 3 | 77X | 8h25-9h | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→ORD | BRU→ORD | LGG→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 39 | 11 |
| Flight time | 8h 19m | 8h 9m | 7h 50m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Dutch passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using ESTA. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs USD 21 (about EUR 20), is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries of up to 90 days each. Your passport must be machine-readable and have an electronic chip (all modern Dutch passports qualify). If ESTA is denied, you need a B-1/B-2 visa from the US Embassy in Amsterdam.
Direct flights from Amsterdam to the US are plentiful. KLM and Delta (joint venture partners) serve New York JFK (7 hours 45 minutes), Atlanta (9 hours 30 minutes), Los Angeles (11 hours), Chicago (8 hours 45 minutes), Boston (7 hours 30 minutes), Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Portland, and more. United flies to Houston, Newark, Washington Dulles, and San Francisco from Schiphol. Total, around 12 US cities have nonstop Amsterdam service.
The US dollar (USD) trades at roughly EUR 0.93 per USD 1. Card payments work everywhere, and contactless is standard. No mandatory vaccinations. CBP processing at US airports takes 20 minutes to over an hour depending on the airport and time. Global Entry (USD 100, valid 5 years) gives automated kiosk access with much shorter lines. Apply through the CBP Trusted Traveler Programs website and schedule an interview at a US airport or the US pre-clearance facility at certain airports. Tipping is expected: 18 to 20% at restaurants, USD 1 to 2 per drink at bars.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
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.
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.
AMS–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to ORD
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from KLM, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to ORD ranges from 8 hours 19 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,109 miles (6,612 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via LCK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).