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AED 1,586 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Chicago

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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Chicago (DXB-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Chicago

Wed, 26 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
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02:15 - 12:59DXB-ORD
20h 44m1 stop
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14:30 - 19:40ORD-DXB
19h 10m1 stop
AED 2,758United Airlines
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Tue, 23 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
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01:50 - 12:45DXB-ORD
20h 55m1 stop
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15:35 - 19:40ORD-DXB
18h 05m1 stop
AED 2,813United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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01:30 - 13:01DXB-ORD
21h 31m1 stop
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18:50 - 22:15ORD-DXB
17h 25m1 stop
AED 2,861Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
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01:50 - 16:20DXB-ORD
24h 30m1 stop
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18:50 - 22:15ORD-DXB
17h 25m1 stop
AED 2,930SWISS
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Thu, 6 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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09:20 - 18:25DXB-ORD
19h 05m1 stop
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18:50 - 22:15ORD-DXB
17h 25m1 stop
AED 2,934Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 22 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan
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01:50 - 16:20DXB-ORD
24h 30m1 stop
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17:50 - 22:15ORD-DXB
18h 25m2 stops
AED 3,004SWISS
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Wed, 12 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
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10:00 - 18:45DXB-ORD
18h 45m1 stop
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17:10 - 23:45ORD-DXB
20h 35m1 stop
AED 3,048British Airways
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Wed, 5 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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01:55 - 16:11DXB-ORD
24h 16m2 stops
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16:25 - 00:01ORD-DXB
21h 36m1 stop
AED 3,099KLM
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Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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01:30 - 15:10DXB-ORD
23h 40m1 stop
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17:20 - 23:20ORD-DXB
20h 00m1 stop
AED 3,103KLM
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Tue, 20 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb
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13:20 - 13:50DXB-ORD
34h 30m1 stop
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17:10 - 23:45ORD-DXB
20h 35m1 stop
AED 3,147British Airways
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Cheapest • from AED 2,758 (return)
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October
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,758
Typical prices: AED 2,952-AED 4,291
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DXB - ORD • 1 stop
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AED 4,840
Typical prices: AED 5,813-AED 7,243
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Dubai to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dubai to Chicago departing in November.

What is the cheapest Dubai to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Dubai to Chicago costs AED 5,927 on the route between Dubai (DXB) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dubai to Chicago, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Chicago is October, where tickets cost AED 2,960 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 4,741 and AED 3,926 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightAED 1,586
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Dubai to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dubai to Chicago

  • Which Chicago airport is closest to the city centre?

    Although O’Hare International is the busiest and largest facility for flights from Dubai to Chicago, it is approximately 17 miles (27 km) from the city centre, placing it farther away than the smaller Midway International which is only 12 miles (19 km) from downtown Chicago.

  • What are my transport options from O’Hare International to the city centre?

    Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) provides metro service along the Blue Line via ‘The Loop’ to city centre locations such as Chicago City Hall, Daley Plaza and the Chase Tower. You can also get weekday Metra commuter rail service from O’Hare International to Union Station in the city centre. Alternatively, CTA bus routes connect the downtown area, but you can also go with airport taxi and car hire options or rideshares and hotel shuttle transfer services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Chicago was AED 1,586 for a one-way ticket and AED 2,758 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to Chicago?

    When flying out of Dubai you will be using Dubai Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to Chicago?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Dubai and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Dubai to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Chicago, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Chicago are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of AED 5,064 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 3,475 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dubai to Chicago

  • Most flights from Dubai to Chicago arrive at O’Hare International Airport (ORD), the city’s main gateway, but you can also get service to Midway International Airport (MDW) from Emirate as well. There are very affordable one-stop flights on this route courtesy of a few airlines. Royal Jordanian offers some of the lowest fares with flights connecting through Amman, whereas Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways offer some of the quickest, cheapest flights from Dubai making stopovers in Istanbul and Doha respectively.
  • If you’re on a business trip from Dubai to Chicago, it might be preferable to Park & Fly instead of taking public transport to Dubai International. At International Terminal 3 you can find Premium and Economy parking in well-secured bays at affordable rates. Plus, the walk from airport parking spaces to the Check-In counter is less than 10 minutes.
  • Business travellers at Dubai International who need to conduct some last-minute meetings or presentations before departure to Chicago can reserve a room at Dubai International Hotel, Terminal 3 for the purpose. The hotel offers executive-style board and meeting rooms outfitted with tele-conferencing and audio/visual capabilities, as well as secretarial services and catering facilities if required.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai Intl to Chicago?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Dubai Intl to Chicago.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to Chicago

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3381 reviews
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7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

10.0 ExcellentJason, Sep 2025DXB - IAD
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

Excellent all round, first time flying United. App is very helpful.

Efficient all round, very good crew. Short flight so the food, of course, was just snacks

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Salina to travers city was great! But the sept 24 Tranverse city was not! Traverse city to chichago was cancelled, i went to Denver & got to Salina 6 hours later!

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Could have said yes to a glass of wine 🍷 instead of saying we'll come around in a couple of hours

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

My bags never made it on the flight and I now have to wait for them to arrive hopefully tomorrow. You can’t even track your bags in the app to see where they are since they didn’t arrive. You have to file a claim and then wait for them to inform you when you will receive your bag. We were already delayed for an hour due to baggage so I don’t understand how my bag didn’t make the flight.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

The crew was very nice and pleasant. We were very reluctant to book our flight with British Airlines because we had bad experience with their flight attendants on the previous trips, they were rude and not helpful.

I am a 25+ years American Airlines member. British Airways is simply above and beyond in every customer satisfaction category.

The seat pads are past there sell by date now and are uncomfotable. Also, with screens in the back of the seat, the seats shouldnt be able to recline as this puts rhe screen in your face.

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

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