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

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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
VIE Vienna 11h 39m OS → AZOS Vienna (VIE) to Varna flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 40m 3S5YAC → 4YLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Varna flights
MUC Munich 12h ACLHUA → 4YLH Munich (MUC) to Varna flights
IST Istanbul 13h 8m 6EHYPK → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Varna flights
FCO Rome 18h 15m AAACAY → W4 Rome (FCO) to Varna flights
BEG Belgrade 19h 38m B6JU → AZ Belgrade (BEG) to Varna flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 22h 10m AAACAY → W6 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Varna flights
ZRH Zurich 30h 40m ACLXOS → WK Zurich (ZRH) to Varna flights
KRK Balice 32h 12m B6LO → FR Balice (KRK) to Varna flights
BWI Baltimore ~12h 26m AAASCX → Baltimore (BWI) 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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to VAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
VIE ~11h 39m FRA ~11h 40m MUC ~12h 0m BWI ~12h 26m IST ~13h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
758
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
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
VAR → ORD
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
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 Vienna, Frankfurt Main and Munich.
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 Vienna, Frankfurt Main and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.