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Flights from Adelaide to Chicago usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to Chicago:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

Connecting flights from Adelaide to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 50% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Adelaide to Chicago route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,591 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,414, a difference of $823. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are River North, Millennium Park, and Chicago Water Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

There are currently no direct flights available from Adelaide to Chicago. Flights with 1 stopover take between 22h 13m and 32h 39m in total, depending on the connection.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,459 to $4,215. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Adelaide to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $5,569, which is 372% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 13m, compared to 32h 39m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Chicago is 14 hours behind Adelaide (Central Time vs Central Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) – daily rates from around $24:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around $45:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around $43:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Return flights from Adelaide to Chicago range from $1,698 to $2,313, with an average of $1,912 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,698 counts as a good deal.