Flying from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) heading out from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Berlin is six hours ahead of Chicago. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to BER. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to BER leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
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When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
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Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
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Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Berlin. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Rs55,244 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. A return flight starts at Rs132,452. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to BER if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
February is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), while June is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Berlin based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Chicago to BER flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Berlin to range from 13ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Berlin
After booking your flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Berlin:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Berlin when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Brandenburg Gate followed by Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a visit to Hamburg will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Around 257 kilometres west of Berlin, Hannover is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover.
