Rome2Rio

How to get fromChicago to Swiss Alpsby plane or train

Find Transport to Swiss Alps

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Swiss Alps by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane ORD - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    15h 59m
    CHF 292–461

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ORD - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    16h 52m
    CHF 196–532

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Basel (BSL)plane plane ORD - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain train
    18h 30m
    CHF 280–944

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MDW - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    19h 9m
    CHF 382–1,171

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane ORD - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Cadenazzotrain train
    3. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Airolotrain train
    19h 32m
    CHF 286–1,009

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MDW - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    18h 56m
    CHF 316–1,002

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane ORD - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain train
    19h 38m
    CHF 339–583

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 196Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chicago to Swiss Alps.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,305.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Swiss Alps. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Airolo, walk to Airolo, Stazione, then take the line 110 bus to Gotthard Passhöhe. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Bellinzona, take the train to Airolo, walk to Airolo, Stazione, then take the line 110 bus to Gotthard Passhöhe.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides