Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
6 miles (9 km) from the city centre. 68.8 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | NS train from Schiphol station to Amsterdam Centraal, about 10 trains per hour in the day | about 15m | EUR 4.20 |
2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Amsterdam.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| KLM | ORD O'Hare International Airport | AMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| United Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | AMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
6 miles (9 km) from the city centre. 68.8 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | NS train from Schiphol station to Amsterdam Centraal, about 10 trains per hour in the day | about 15m | EUR 4.20 |
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Amsterdam uses the euro (EUR).
Read the Amsterdam guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips
Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, KLM and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 4,107 miles (6,609 km), measured between the city centres.
Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
NS train from Schiphol station to Amsterdam Centraal, about 10 trains per hour in the day, about 15 minutes, EUR 4.20.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.