Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Chicago to Amsterdam by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Amsterdam is 12 days 11h. Ships depart from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 12 days 11h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Chicago to Amsterdam by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Amsterdam takes around 7h 45m. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) depart daily. These flights are serviced by KLM, United Airlines, Aer Lingus, British Airways, United Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, Cargolux, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 45m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Chicago and Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chicago and Amsterdam. Cargo flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 7h 45m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chicago to Amsterdam by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Amsterdam by cargo ship is 3,940 Nautical Miles (7,298 Kilometres / 4,535 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Wilmington (USILG) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Amsterdam by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Amsterdam by air is around 8,027 Kilometres (4,988 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Chicago to Amsterdam by sea?

Accepted Answer

364kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Amsterdam. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

531kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Amsterdam. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+1 others
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+3 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+4 others
Air France	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Airbus A340-600+7 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+5 others
Swiss	Daily	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
CargoluxFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-300+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA1	Direct	1-2 times a week	ICL
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Chicago to Amsterdam By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Chicago to Amsterdam by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Closest airports

Chicago Midway International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Chicago to Amsterdam by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Wilmington to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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Philadelphia to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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