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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,142. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Addis Ababa.$1,939 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,939, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,983 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,983, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,992 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,992, select.
Addis Ababa.$2,009 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,009, select.
Addis Ababa.$2,142 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,142, select.
Addis Ababa.$2,210 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,210, select.
Addis Ababa.$2,210 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,210, select.
Addis Ababa.$2,270 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,270, select.
Addis Ababa.$2,473 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,473, select.
Addis Ababa.$2,897 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,897, select.
Addis Ababa.$2,916 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,916, select.
Addis Ababa.$3,036 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,036, select.
Addis Ababa.$3,178 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,178, select.
Addis Ababa.$3,273 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,273, select.
Addis Ababa.$3,273 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,273, select.

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Chicago to Addis Ababa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,187
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time13 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa is $1,939. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Chicago to Addis Ababa.
As of April 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Chicago to Addis Ababa.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Addis Ababa is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Addis Ababa Airport on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Addis Ababa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Addis Ababa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Addis Ababa is Turkish Airlines .

Travelling from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know

  • Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Chicago. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) leaving from here.

  • 13 hours 45 minutes is the average duration of a direct Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.

  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Chicago.

  • You can pick from 6 direct services each week between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). This is the busiest route, with Ethiopian Airlines offering a 9:45am departure from ORD to ADD.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to ADD, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • Ethiopian Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport departing from ORD.

  • The most frequently booked airline between ORD and ADD is Ethiopian Airlines.

  • The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Ethiopian Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 79.07% of the time.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to ADD leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) out of Chicago Midway International Airport.

  • MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to ADD flight:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.

  • MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • Have a late flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near ADD and turn out the lights sooner:

  • Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa

  • From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, central Addis Ababa is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • $1,187 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,939. These prices can change based on availability.

  • To find cheap flights from Chicago to ADD, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Cheap Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to ADD is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Chase down a great fare on a flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Addis Ababa. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Book a Chicago to ADD plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Addis Ababa to range from 9ºC to 25ºC.

  • November sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Addis Ababa

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Addis Ababa right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:

  • Your trip to Addis Ababa should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that are worth your time include National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Addis Ababa Ethnographic Museum.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you should also see. About 257 kilometres southwest of Addis Ababa, a trip to Jimma will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Jimma Museum, Aba Jifar Palace and Masaraa Abbaa Jifaar.

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