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There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Chicago by plane or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ZRH - ORD
    12h 46m
    $307–569

  2. Fly Basel to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BSL - ORD
    13h 58m
    $286–1,010

  3. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MXP - ORD
    14h 5m
    $399–1,114

  4. Fly Geneva International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GVA - ORD
    14h 38m
    $390–923

  5. Fly Zurich Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ZRH - MDW
    15h 2m
    $357–1,119

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,457.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Chicago, IL, USA?

Swiss, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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