Varna to Chicago (VAR–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
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 20m 4YLH 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 54m WK LXOSSN Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago flights
IST Istanbul 13h 55m 6ETK 6EHYPK Istanbul (IST) to Chicago flights
MUC Munich 16h 47m 4Y LHUA Munich (MUC) to Chicago flights
BEG Belgrade 18h 5m AZ B6JU Belgrade (BEG) to Chicago flights
FCO Rome 20h 55m W4 AAACAY Rome (FCO) to Chicago flights
CPH Copenhagen 21h 50m DK EKSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago flights
BRU Zaventem 22h 40m TB ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Chicago flights
VIE Vienna 24h 25m AZOS OS Vienna (VIE) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore ~15h 19m AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Varna to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VAR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
724
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
VAR → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → VAR
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Varna

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric VAR→ORD IST→ORD
Distance from VAR 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights 62
Airports within 200 miles of VAR with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Chicago is 8 hours behind Varna.
VAR: EEST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Varna, 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.

VAR–ORD Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VAR to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Zürich and İstanbul.
Chicago is 8 hours behind Varna.
Nearby alternatives include IST. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 Frankfurt Main, Zürich and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).