Which airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Melbourne according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Chicago?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Chicago

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago are updated daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Chicago is 5 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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09:45 - 00:30MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 45m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

12:10 - 05:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,361American Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

09:45 - 00:30MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 45m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

13:15 - 05:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

23h 45m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,368American Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

13:25 - 05:38MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 13m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

06:30 - 12:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

38h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$1,667Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

23:45 - 15:05MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:50 - 23:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,761Qatar Airways

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

15:25 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

15:10 - 12:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,830Cathay Pacific

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

08:00 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 55m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

15:10 - 12:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,912Cathay Pacific

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

12:10 - 23:27MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 17m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

16:35 - 13:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 10m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

$1,929Air New Zealand

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

10:20 - 18:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

14:10 - 18:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

34h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,951Air New Zealand

Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb

10:30 - 18:34MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

16:20 - 09:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 10m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$2,879United Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

12:45 - 18:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

16:00 - 09:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 30m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

$3,236United Airlines

Fri, 8 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan

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14:25 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 23:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

39h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,111Cathay Pacific

Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

20:00 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 20m2 stops Perth Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 23:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

39h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,258Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

20:00 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 20m2 stops Perth Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 18:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

34h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

$2,499Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

07:25 - 07:20MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 55m1 stop Tokyo Narita

14:10 - 10:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 50m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,609Japan Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

07:25 - 00:30MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 05m2 stops Tokyo Narita Los Angeles Los Angeles

14:10 - 10:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 50m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,627Japan Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

07:25 - 07:20MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 55m1 stop Tokyo Narita

16:15 - 22:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

39h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$3,203Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

20:40 - 14:43MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 03m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:15 - 13:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 20m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,210Air Canada

Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

00:35 - 20:45MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

14:00 - 14:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 40m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$3,766Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

18:00 - 19:48MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 48m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

12:59 - 11:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 06m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$5,773Air Canada

Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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American Airlines

24 Oct

MEL09:45Melbourne

30h 45m

1 stop

ORD00:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD12:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,361

American Airlines

24 Oct

MEL09:45Melbourne

30h 45m

1 stop

ORD00:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD13:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 45m

2 stops

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,368

American Airlines

21 Oct

MEL09:45Melbourne

35h 15m

1 stop

ORD05:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD11:31Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 29m

2 stops

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,919

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Cathay Pacific

22 Oct

MEL08:00Melbourne

45h 55m

2 stops

ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 Oct

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 20m

1 stop

MEL12:30Melbourne

$1,912

Cathay Pacific

21 Oct

MEL15:25Melbourne

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 55m

1 stop

MEL23:05Melbourne

$1,933

Cathay Pacific

21 Oct

MEL15:25Melbourne

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 55m

1 stop

MEL23:05Melbourne

$1,943

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MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

09:45-00:30

1 stop30h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

12:10-05:00

1 stop24h 50m

$1,361

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

09:45-00:30

1 stop30h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

13:15-05:00

2 stops23h 45m

$1,368

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

13:25-05:38

3 stops31h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

06:30-12:25

3 stops38h 55m

$1,667

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-15:05

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

19:50-23:20

1 stop35h 30m

$1,761

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

15:25-13:55

1 stop38h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

15:10-12:30

1 stop29h 20m

$1,830

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

08:00-13:55

2 stops45h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

15:10-12:30

1 stop29h 20m

$1,912

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

12:10-23:27

2 stops27h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

16:35-13:45

2 stops29h 10m

$1,929

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 29/1

10:20-18:55

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/2

14:10-18:00

2 stops34h 50m

$1,951

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

10:30-18:34

2 stops24h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

16:20-09:30

2 stops25h 10m

$2,879

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MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

12:45-18:55

2 stops23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/1

16:00-09:30

2 stops24h 30m

$3,236

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Chicago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,647 to $2,424.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,361.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

If you don’t want to visit Chicago in August, then you should wait until May to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,377.

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Best price found	$663
Fastest flight time	23h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $663. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,361.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chicago takes 23h 40m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Chicago.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Chicago

How far is Melbourne to Chicago by plane?
Melbourne and Chicago are 15561.6 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 23h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Chicago?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Chicago is 5 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $579	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,042 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,218	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,173 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,300	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,090 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,304	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 668 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,651	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,473 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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