Travelling from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Chicago. Explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
The average length of a direct flight from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport is 11 hours 41 minutes.
The timezone in Amman is UTC+2, which is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Queen Alia International Airport is located in Amman.
The busiest route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), with 13 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ORD to AMM is the 10:15 Royal Jordanian option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 20:20 with Royal Jordanian.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to AMM, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during busy periods like August, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) take off from this terminal.
Royal Jordanian is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport departing from ORD.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Chicago to AMM. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The distance from central Chicago to ORD is approximately 40 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Planning to leave from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? You can reserve a direct flight from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) out of this popular hub.
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to AMM are offered by Royal Jordanian.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Chicago to AMM, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
About Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near AMM instead:
Getting from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman
Queen Alia International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Amman. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 43 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport, Rs94,276 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just Rs173,445. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Chicago to AMM.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Amman, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Amman is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Chicago to AMM in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 4ºC and 17ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport.
More about Amman
Start your Amman trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Amman Citadel, Viewpoint roman theatre and Rainbow Street are essential stops on your Amman itinerary.
Complete your Amman trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Amman and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Chicago to Queen Alia International Airport.