Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam six hours ahead of Chicago.
Flights from ORD to AMS start from 16:20 — the first with KLM. The last departure is at 18:55 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 37 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to AMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
KLM is your gateway to discovering Amsterdam (and perhaps some other great corners of Netherlands!). Check out the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that operates ORD to AMS flights, with 65.12% 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 O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ORD and AMS include:
Pearson International Airport
Dublin Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is Rs63,583. A return ticket is currently Rs137,167. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to AMS.
The cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORD to AMS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Travel at your own pace with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and see more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you'd like to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ORD to AMS in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be explored after you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Netherlands, head for The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are among the biggest draws.
