Chicago to Reykjavík (ORD–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–KEF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, United Airlines and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 2,936 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 11 | 7M8, B38M | 6h05-6h15 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, OS | 7 | 752 | 6h15 | Star Alliance | AC, OS | |
| BT airBaltic | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| PLF PLF | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→KEF | MDW→KEF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | – |
| Flight time | 6h 15m | 4h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 11:00 PM in Reykjavík.
US passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Iceland is a Schengen member but not an EU member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Keflavík International Airport (KEF), immigration stamps your passport. The process is quick and rarely takes more than a few minutes.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Europe's Schengen zone before or after Iceland count toward the same 90-day limit. KEF is located 50km southwest of Reykjavik. The Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss), the South Coast waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon are all within day-trip range of Reykjavik. The Ring Road (Route 1) circles the island in 1,322km and takes a minimum of 7 days to drive properly.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Keflavík run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Icelandair and PLAY. Boston runs about 5 hours. Direct service also operates from Washington Dulles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, and several other US cities. Icelandair offers free stopovers of up to 7 days on transatlantic flights. Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), trading at roughly 137 ISK per $1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small-town cafes. Cash is rarely needed. Flybus runs from KEF to Reykjavik BSÍ terminal in 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 ($25.50). Restaurant meals in Reykjavik cost ISK 3,000 to ISK 6,000 ($22 to $44). Hot dogs from Bæjarins Beztu cost ISK 590 ($4.30) and are an Icelandic institution.
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–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to KEF
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair, United Airlines and airBaltic. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to KEF is about 6 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,936 miles (4,725 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Pittsburgh and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).