Air freight ORD → AMS
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, United States → Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, The Netherlands
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Cargo KL | ORD → AMS | 6,612 km | 8h 23m | 8h 23m |
| United Cargo UA | ORD → AMS | 6,612 km | 8h 23m | 8h 23m |
| Air Canada Cargo AC | ORD → YYZ → AMS | 6,690 km | 9h 4m | 17h 4m |
| British Airways Cargo BA | ORD → LHR → AMS | 6,714 km | 9h 6m | 17h 6m |
| Air France Cargo AF | ORD → CDG → AMS | 7,064 km | 9h 31m | 17h 31m |
| Atlas Air 5Y | ORD → CVG → AMS | 7,073 km | 9h 31m | 17h 31m |
| Cargolux CV | ORD → LUX → AMS | 7,169 km | 9h 38m | 17h 38m |
| UPS Airlines 5X | ORD → SDF → AMS | 7,245 km | 9h 43m | 17h 43m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | ORD → FRA → AMS | 7,337 km | 9h 50m | 17h 50m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | ORD → LEJ → AMS | 7,618 km | 10h 10m | 18h 10m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | ORD → ZRH → AMS | 7,734 km | 10h 18m | 18h 18m |
| Delta Cargo DL | ORD → ATL → AMS | 8,042 km | 10h 40m | 18h 40m |
6 slower options not shown.
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from ORD to AMS?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 8h 23m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from ORD to AMS?
KLM Cargo, United Cargo, Air Canada Cargo, British Airways Cargo, Air France Cargo, Atlas Air and 12 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.