Rome2Rio

How to get fromZurich to Frankfortby plane or train

Find Transport to Frankfort

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Frankfort 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 Zurich Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ZRH - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    14h 25m
    $334–692

  2. Train to Basel, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BSL - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    17h
    $480–1,092

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

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ZRH - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    16h 40m
    $374–1,142

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

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MXP - ORD
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    18h 26m
    $490–1,355

  5. Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FRA - ORD
    5. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    18h 4m
    $435–946

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zurich to Frankfort.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,492.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 25m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Frankfort. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to LaSalle Street, take the train to Mokena, then take the taxi to Frankfort. Alternatively, you can take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to LaSalle Street, take the train to Mokena, then take the taxi to Frankfort.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

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