Oslo (Gardermoen) to Chicago (OSL–ORD) — 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
CPH Copenhagen 11h 13m A3D8DY → EKSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago flights
KEF Reykjavík 11h 20m AFAYDY → ACFIOS Reykjavík (KEF) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 25m 6EAMDY → ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 12h AYDYFI → AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Chicago flights
BRU Zaventem 12h 5m A3ACCX → ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 12h 9m SK → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
DUB Dublin 12h 12m DYEISK → ACEILX Dublin (DUB) to Chicago flights
LHR London 12h 14m AMB6BA → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 15m A3AFAM → AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 23m A3ACAI → 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oslo (Gardermoen) to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps OSL Routes ORD Routes OSL Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Oslo (Gardermoen) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OSL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
CPH ~11h 13m KEF ~11h 20m AMS ~11h 25m HEL ~12h 0m BRU ~12h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,778
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
OSL → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → OSL
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
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
-7h
Chicago is 7 hours behind Oslo (Gardermoen).
OSL: CEST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oslo (Gardermoen), it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Getting to OSL

Flytoget (Airport Express) departs Oslo Central Station every 10 minutes and reaches Gardermoen in 19 minutes (NOK 230-252). Tickets from the app, vending machines at the station, or contactless payment on board. Vy regional trains cover the same route in 23-25 minutes for NOK 129, departing every 20 minutes with over 50 daily services. Both options are fast and reliable; the Vy train is the better deal if you are not in a rush.

Flybussen coaches run every 15-30 minutes from central Oslo with stops at major hotels and transport hubs (NOK 259 online, 45-55 minutes). Taxis from central Oslo cost NOK 700-1200 and take 40-50 minutes. If you already have a Ruter travel card loaded with the correct zones, regional trains and some buses are included at no extra fare.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

OSL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oslo (Gardermoen) to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OSL
Full nameOslo-Gardermoen International Airport
IATA / ICAOOSL / ENGM
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation681 ft / 208 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OSL to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Copenhagen Kastrup, Keflavik and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD 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.
Chicago is 7 hours behind Oslo (Gardermoen).
Yes, return flights from ORD to OSL 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup, Keflavik and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.