Chicago to Helsinki
Bid farewell to the Windy City and prepare to say “Hei” to the Daughter of the Baltic as you board your Chicago to Helsinki flight.

Swap deep-dish pizza and hot dogs for Baltic herring and blini. Replace Chicago cocktails with the pine tar liquor of terva snapsi and shots of salmiakki. Change from soulful jazz music to uplifting Nordic folk music. Switch Sears Tower and Millennium Park for Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna, Esplanadi Park. 

Chicago and Helsinki are both large sporting cities and both have a keen love for ice hockey. Whereas baseball, basketball, and American football draw out the crowds in Chicago, Helsinki sports fans prefer soccer.   

As both cities are located in the Northern Hemisphere, and each has similar weather conditions in the same seasons, packing the right clothes for your trip shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Take warm clothes for the winter, light-weight garments for the summer, and a mixture for spring and fall. Dress comfortably for your Chicago flights and step off the plane ready to explore Helsinki.   

Flights from Chicago to Helsinki
Finnair’s Chicago to Finland flights depart from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). Most Finnair flights depart from Terminal 3, although some also leave from Terminal 5, so be sure to check the terminal before travelling to the airport. You can reach the airport by rail, bus, shuttle, and taxi.  

Flights from Chicago to Helsinki arrive at Helsinki Airport (HEL). Trains, buses, and taxis connect the airport with the city.

The flight time from ORD to Helsinki is around 8 hours and 45 minutes.    

You can also book flights to Finland from Chicago to transit through the capital city to reach destinations like Kuusamo, Kokkola, and Kemi. Waiting times between flights are generally short and you can enjoy a range of facilities in the airport’s transit area. 

Whether flying for business or for pleasure, book your cheap Chicago to Helsinki flights with Finnair and enjoy excellent onboard services, comfortable seats, a generous baggage allowance, and tasty in-flight meals.