Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 55 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Chicago nine hours behind Dubai.
You can choose from ten weekly Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with Emirates is the earliest available. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 09:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your DXB to ORD flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Emirates is your gateway to exploring Chicago (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Emirates.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that offers DXB to ORD flights, with 73.77% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and ORD include:
Pearson International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is Rs133,549. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs189,709. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DXB to ORD, book your journey six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DXB to ORD.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 74.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider booking a hotel close to ORD if you're on a late Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across Chicago and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to explore Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to ORD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without experiencing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
