Travelling from Chicago to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Chicago is home to two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
When it comes to planning your arrival in Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are the major entry points.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you hold a passport from United States and plan to travel to Germany for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the duration of your stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf.
Flying from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 54 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between O'Hare International Airport and Dusseldorf are:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 21 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf:
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is around 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 38 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near DUS:
Weeze Airport (NRN)
As soon as your flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour and 4 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is roughly 80 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours and 18 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf, settle in at a hotel close to NRN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dusseldorf
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Dusseldorf is C$327. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$741. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from Chicago to Dusseldorf, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Dusseldorf. To avoid the crowds, go to Dusseldorf in February.
Schedule your flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf for August if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Dusseldorf sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Dusseldorf, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are popular attractions which should be on any good Dusseldorf itinerary.
Complete your Dusseldorf trip with a car rental
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