Cheap flights from Zurich to Chicago from $317

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British Airways Logo
7:15 am - 6:50 pmZRH-ORD
18h 35m2 stops
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4:55 pm - 8:50 pmORD-ZRH
20h 55m1 stop
$500British Airways
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Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 5:42 pmZRH-ORD
17h 27m2 stops
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6:10 pm - 6:55 pmORD-ZRH
18h 45m1 stop
$502American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 30
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 4:45 pmZRH-ORD
34h 55m2 stops
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7:20 pm - 12:05 pmORD-ZRH
33h 45m2 stops
$503Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 29
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 5:55 pmZRH-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
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7:20 pm - 12:05 pmORD-ZRH
33h 45m2 stops
$505Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 8
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 4:45 pmZRH-ORD
28h 50m2 stops
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7:20 pm - 12:05 pmORD-ZRH
33h 45m2 stops
$506Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 22
Aer Lingus Logo
11:15 am - 7:00 pmZRH-ORD
14h 45m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 10:15 amORD-ZRH
11h 30m1 stop
$513Aer Lingus
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 11
British Airways Logo
7:15 am - 2:50 pmZRH-ORD
14h 35m1 stop
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3:24 pm - 12:10 pmORD-ZRH
13h 46m2 stops
$517British Airways
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 1
Aer Lingus Logo
11:15 am - 7:00 pmZRH-ORD
14h 45m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
3:45 pm - 10:35 amORD-ZRH
11h 50m1 stop
$533Aer Lingus
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Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 9:05 pmZRH-ORD
15h 40m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 10:40 amORD-ZRH
8h 50mnonstop
$564United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 2:55 pmZRH-ORD
13h 40m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 10:50 amORD-ZRH
8h 45mnonstop
$565United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21

Aer Lingus flights from Zurich to Chicago

Our best Aer Lingus deals on Zurich to Chicago flight tickets
Aer Lingus
Oct 3
ZRH11:15 amZurich
14h 45m
1 stop
ORD7:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 11
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 30m
1 stop
ZRH10:15 amZurich
Aer Lingus
Sep 20
ZRH11:15 amZurich
14h 45m
1 stop
ORD7:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 30
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 50m
1 stop
ZRH10:35 amZurich

Iberia flights from Zurich to Chicago

Our best Iberia deals on Zurich to Chicago flight tickets
Iberia
Sep 18
ZRH7:30 amZurich
13h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 1
ORD10:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 50m
1 stop
ZRH10:20 pmZurich
Iberia
Sep 7
ZRH7:50 pmZurich
25h 25m
1 stop
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 16
ORD4:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
ZRH10:20 pmZurich

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ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Mon 9/15

7:15 am-6:50 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

4:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$500

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 10/25

7:15 am-5:42 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

6:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$502

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 11/21

12:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

7:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$503

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 10/25

6:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

7:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$505

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 11/14

6:55 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

7:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$506

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 10/3

11:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

3:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

$513

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 9/18

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

3:24 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops13h 46m

$517

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 9/20

11:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

3:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop11h 50m

$533

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Wed 10/29

11:25 am-9:05 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

6:50 pm-10:40 am

Nonstop8h 50m

$564

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Mon 10/13

8:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

7:05 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 45m

$565

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Zurich and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Zurich, with most prices found around $539. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Zurich to Chicago during March average around $549.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $628. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Zurich to Chicago for around $940.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the afternoon. Flights from Zurich to Chicago during this time can be as low as $534. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the morning when prices are around $774.

What is the cheapest Zurich to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Zurich when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $665 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Zurich for as low as $607 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Zurich to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Zurich to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Zurich to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Zurich to Chicago flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Zurich to Chicago (ZRH to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$547

Fastest flight time

9h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Zurich in the past 72 hours is $547. The best round-trip flight deal from Zurich to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $573.
The fastest flight from Zurich to Chicago takes 9h 50m
Direct flights go from Zurich to Chicago every day.
There is 1 airport near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
  • How far is Zurich to Chicago by plane?

    The distance between Zurich and Chicago is about 4425.3 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 11h 40m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Zurich Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Zurich Airport to Chicago are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Zurich Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Zurich Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Zurich to Chicago?

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Best airlines flying from Zurich to Chicago

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $435Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,344 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $493Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,937 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $496Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,721 reviews
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  • SWISS Flights From Zurich to Chicago

    SWISS flies from Zurich to Chicago around 14 times per week, with 1,721 momondo users rating the airline 7.6/10. The cheapest SWISS deal from Zurich to Chicago in the last 72 hours was $496 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $640 for SWISS flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Zurich to Chicago

    Across 8,937 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from Zurich to Chicago about 14 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $493 to $703. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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