Warsaw to Chicago (WAW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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WAW–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,672 miles in approximately 9h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: B6 | 12 | 788, 789 | 8h46-10h10 | – | Star Alliance | B6 |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Warsaw
| Metric | WAW→ORD | KTW→ORD | KRK→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from WAW | – | 142 mi | 153 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 1 | 11 |
| Flight time | 9h 42m | 9h 49m | 9h 10m |
Travel Essentials
WAW: CEST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Poland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so Polish passport holders with a biometric passport can enter the United States for up to 90 days using ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). ESTA costs $21 and is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. ESTA covers tourism and business visits but not employment or study.
At the US port of entry (typically the first US airport you land at), a CBP officer reviews your passport, takes fingerprints and a photo, and asks about the purpose and duration of your visit. Have your return ticket, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended, and there is no grace period. If you overstay, future ESTA applications will be denied, and you will need a B1/B2 visa ($185) with a consular interview for all subsequent trips.
Direct flights from Warsaw to New York JFK and Newark run about 9 hours 30 minutes on LOT Polish Airlines. LOT also flies direct to Chicago O'Hare (about 10 hours), Miami, Los Angeles, and San Francisco seasonally. United operates Newark to Warsaw. The US uses the US dollar. At current rates, $1 equals roughly PLN 4.05. No mandatory vaccinations. Global Entry ($100 for 5 years) includes ESTA and provides expedited CBP processing at US airports using kiosks instead of officer queues.
SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.
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.
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.
WAW–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WAW to ORD
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
WAW to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to ORD is about 9 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,672 miles (7,519 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kraków John Paul II, Toronto Pearson and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Katowice (KTW) and Balice (KRK).