Chicago to Amman (ORD–AMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–AMM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Royal Jordanian leads the route. The flight covers 6,223 miles in approximately 11h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Royal Jordanian Also: WY | 7 | 788 | 11h40 | Oneworld | WY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · AMM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Amman.
US passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman. The single-entry tourist visa costs JOD 40 (about $56) and allows stays up to 30 days. Pay in cash (JOD, USD, or EUR) at the visa counter before the immigration line. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A better deal is the Jordan Pass (jordanpass.jo), which costs JOD 70 to JOD 80 ($99 to $113) depending on the Petra option and includes the visa fee plus entry to 40+ tourist sites including Petra, Jerash, and Wadi Rum. Purchase the Jordan Pass online before arrival and present it at immigration to skip the visa counter entirely.
The Jordan Pass waives the visa fee only if you stay at least 3 consecutive nights in Jordan. The 30-day stay can be extended at any police station in Jordan for free, up to a total of 6 months. Register at the nearest police station if staying more than 30 days. Petra requires a full day minimum: the walk from the entrance through the Siq to the Treasury takes 25 minutes, and the Monastery adds another 45-minute climb. Wadi Rum desert camps offer overnight stays for JOD 25 to JOD 60 ($35 to $85) per person including dinner and a jeep tour.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Amman run about 11 hours on Royal Jordanian. Chicago (ORD) to AMM runs about 12 hours on Royal Jordanian. Detroit also has nonstop service. Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD), pegged at 0.709 JOD per $1 (about $1.41 per dinar). ATMs are common in Amman. Card payments work at hotels, restaurants, and larger shops. Taxis in Amman run on meters starting at JOD 0.25 ($0.35). Uber and Careem operate in Amman. JETT buses connect Amman to Petra (3 hours 30 minutes, JOD 11/$15.50) and Aqaba (4 hours, JOD 9/$12.70) daily.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–AMM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to AMM
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) are connected by nonstop service from Royal Jordanian. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ORD to AMM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to AMM ranges from 11 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,223 miles (10,014 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.