Düsseldorf to Chicago (DUS–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DUS Airport Page →
4,222 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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 2 hubs
VNO Vilnius ~13h 18m BT → Vilnius (VNO) to Chicago flights
MBJ Montego Bay ~15h 25m → WN Montego Bay (MBJ) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Düsseldorf to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,222 mi 9h 11m nonstop -7h behind

DUS–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DUS Routes MDW Routes DUS Live Flights MDW Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Düsseldorf flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DUS to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
VNO ~13h 18m MBJ ~15h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
260
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
DUS → MDW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
MDW → DUS
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Chicago is 7 hours behind Düsseldorf.
DUS: CEST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Düsseldorf, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
4,222 mi / 6,794 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 11m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for stays up to 90 days. You must apply for ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) at esta.cbp.dhs.gov before departure. ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years, and approval usually comes within minutes. Apply at least 72 hours before travel in case of delays.

ESTA requires a machine-readable passport. If your German passport was issued after 2005 it qualifies. You need a return or onward ticket. The 90-day limit is strict and cannot be extended. Leaving to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean does not reset the clock. If you overstay even by one day, your ESTA is voided and future entries require a full visa interview at the US Embassy.

CBP officers at the US port of entry make the final admission decision. They may ask about your travel purpose, accommodation, and ties to Germany. Honest, brief answers work best. Global Entry membership (USD 100, 5-year validity) speeds up the arrival process at most major US airports through automated kiosks.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

DUS–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Düsseldorf to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance4,222 mi / 6,794 km
Flight time9h 11m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DUS
Full nameDüsseldorf Airport
IATA / ICAODUS / EDDL
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation147 ft / 45 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DUS to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Düsseldorf Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 9h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 4,222 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 7 hours behind Düsseldorf.
Yes, return flights from MDW to DUS 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.

Flights from DUS to MDW

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DUS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DUS to MDW is about 9 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,222 miles (6,794 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.