What this Chicago & Frankfurt page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Chicago (ORD, MDW) and Frankfurt (FRA) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight: 74 in all, across 36 countries and 9 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from CHI and from FRA, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far the options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick (Reykjavik has the smallest gap in flight distance here) before opening the full table to sort all 74 shared routes. To filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Chicago and Frankfurt already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Chicago and Frankfurt. The spread runs from Zurich close by to Tokyo at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from CHI and from FRA. When those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Chicago and Frankfurt. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 74 in total across 9 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
0% of these routes fly year-round, with 74 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Chicago and Frankfurt share?
There are 74 destinations both Chicago and Frankfurt reach without a connection, spanning 36 countries in 9 regions.
What is the closest place both Chicago and Frankfurt can fly to nonstop?
Zurich is the closest shared nonstop destination for Chicago and Frankfurt.
Where should travelers from Chicago and Frankfurt meet halfway?
Reykjavik is the most balanced shared destination, with the smallest difference in flight distance from the two cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Chicago and Frankfurt?
Tokyo is the farthest destination both Chicago and Frankfurt can reach nonstop.
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Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region, see prices from each city, and send the link to your group.
Last updated: October 5, 2026