International route
Cheap flights from Zurich to Chicago
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 4,431 miles, 9h 15m nonstop.
ZRH to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,431 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUALX3 airlinesAmerican, United, SWISS
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 7h behindChicago vs Zurich
Zurich to Chicago
Round trips from $339
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Zurich to Chicago
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 19 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- LXSWISSStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $75
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA · first checked bag from $35
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SEA, JFK, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
ZurichChicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United and SWISS all fly ZRH to ORD nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $339; September 2026 is the most expensive at $444 and up, a difference of $105 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Chicago is 7 hours behind Zurich. A morning departure lands in Chicago with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Zurich to ChicagoZurich to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Zurich to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 9h 15m gate to gate, covering 4,431 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to ORD?
American Airlines, United Airlines and SWISS operate nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (ORD), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through SEA, MTY and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $339 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Zurich to Chicago flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Zurich. ZRH is on Europe/Zurich time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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