Riga to Chicago (RIX–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIX Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RIX and ORD. Nearest airports to RIX with scheduled service: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, 237 mi) · Pärnu Airport (EPU, 105 mi) · Kuressaare Airport (URE, 105 mi)
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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
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 11h 15m AYBTEK → AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 15m AIBTEK → ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
WAW Warsaw 12h 15m AIB6LO → B6LO Warsaw (WAW) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 28m A3ACAI → 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
BRU Zaventem 12h 30m BTROSN → ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Chicago flights
CPH Copenhagen 12h 36m A3ACAI → EKSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago flights
MUC Munich 13h 25m A3ACBT → LHUA Munich (MUC) to Chicago flights
VIE Vienna 13h 35m A3AIBT → OS Vienna (VIE) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 50m AFAIBT → AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 53m A3AIBT → LXOSSN Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Riga to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIX Routes ORD Routes RIX Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIX to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
HEL ~11h 15m AMS ~12h 15m WAW ~12h 15m FRA ~12h 28m BRU ~12h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,961
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
RIX → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → RIX
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
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
Chicago is 8 hours behind Riga.
RIX: EEST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 10:00 AM in Chicago.
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

RIX–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riga to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIX
Full nameRiga International Airport
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 RIX to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Helsinki Vantaa, Amsterdam and Warsaw Chopin.
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 8 hours behind Riga.
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 Helsinki Vantaa, Amsterdam and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.