Chicago to Varna (ORD–VAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and VAR. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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 10 hubs
MUC Munich 12h ACLHUA → 4YLH Munich (MUC) to Varna flights
VIE Vienna 12h 25m OS → AZOS Vienna (VIE) to Varna flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 32m 3S5YAC → 4YLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Varna flights
FCO Rome 12h 43m AAACAY → W4 Rome (FCO) to Varna flights
IST Istanbul 13h 48m 6EHYPK → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Varna flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 21h 35m AAAYBA → W6 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Varna flights
BEG Belgrade 26h 45m B6JU → AZ Belgrade (BEG) to Varna flights
BCN Barcelona 30h 40m AAAYBA → W6 Barcelona (BCN) to Varna flights
ZRH Zurich 30h 40m ACLXOS → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Varna flights
KRK Balice 32h 12m B6LO → FR Balice (KRK) to Varna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Varna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes VAR Routes ORD Live Flights VAR Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Varna (VAR) Varna to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to VAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
CPH ~11h 50m MUC ~12h 0m VIE ~12h 25m FRA ~12h 32m FCO ~12h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
852
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
ORD → VAR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
VAR → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
Varna is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · VAR: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Varna.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Bulgaria joined the Schengen area in 2024, so the 90-day clock is now shared with all other Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

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.

Facts

ORD–VAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Varna route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: VAR
Full nameVarna Airport
IATA / ICAOVAR / LBWN
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to VAR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Munich, Vienna and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to VAR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Varna is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
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 Munich, Vienna and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.