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Flights from Chicago to Zurich

Need cheap flights from Chicago to Zurich? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.
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Route details

7126 km
Distance

Direct flights to Zurich

Brussels Airlines
United Airlines
Austrian
SWISS

Weather now

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+61°F
Scattered clouds

Airports

ZRH
9km

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Flight prices from Chicago to Zurich

This is how much people usually pay for flying from Chicago to Zurich (return flight):
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Lars
Founder, CEO
Avionero is a data driven company. Right now we don't have enough data to display the price range on Chicago to Zurich route. But worth coming back in a while, we constantly update this information.
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Chicago to Zurich flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that December might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $478 to $598. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be November with a price range of $487 – $606.
Lars
Founder, CEO
If you search now, probably the cheapest month to go would be December. Use the Trip Period feature to select the whole month.
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Is Zurich an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Chicago to Zurich with other routes:
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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Chicago to Zurich

There are 4 airlines that fly directly from Chicago to Zurich: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines, Austrian, SWISS if you are departing from Chicago. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Zurich Airport. Most flights depart on Wednesday, Saturday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Chicago to Zurich

Brussels Airlines
ORD
ZRH
MA
TI
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TO
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United Airlines
ORD
ZRH
MA
TI
ON
TO
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Austrian
ORD
ZRH
MA
TI
ON
TO
FR
SWISS
ORD
ZRH
MA
TI
ON
TO
FR
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Airlines that have connecting flights from Chicago to Zurich

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Chicago to Zurich, including Iberia, Condor, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways and others.
Iberia
Condor
United Airlines
JetBlue Airways
Lars
Founder, CEO
Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Most airlines arrive to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Most flights depart on Wednesday, Saturday.
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Airports in Zurich and Chicago

Zurich has 1 airport and Chicago has 2 airports.
Zurich
Chicago
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
https://www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/
9 km from Zurich city center.
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Taxi
~15 Min.
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Bus
~15 Min.
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Train
~15 Min.
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Shuttle
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Subway
~30 Min.
4 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Zurich is better?

The closest airport to Zurich city center is Zurich Airport (ZRH) with 9 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH), trip will take 15 min. Most airlines like Brussels Airlines, United Airlines, Austrian, SWISS with direct flights are flying to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Lars
Founder, CEO
The most popular airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH). The fastest option to get to the Zurich city center is to take the bus for about 15 minutes.
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Where to stay in Zurich

Find the right accommodation in Zurich with Avionero:
8.3
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Niederdorfstrasse 10
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff
7.2
Hotel Limmathof
Limmatquai 142
24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff • Hair Dryer • Restaurant
9.1
Alden Suite Hotel Splugenschloss Zurich
Splugenstrasse 2
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift
7.9
Residence Appartements
Letzigraben 177
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Elevator / Lift • Safe-Deposit Box
8.5
Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
Buckhauserstrasse 34-36
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Mini Bar • Hair Dryer
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Planning a trip from Chicago to Zurich? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Zurich looks currently:
Thu, 03 April
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+61°F
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
51 %
Fri, 04 April
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+59°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
54 %
Sat, 05 April
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+61°F
Scattered clouds
4 m/s
50 %
Sun, 06 April
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+52°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
28 %
Mon, 07 April
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+54°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
27 %
Tue, 08 April
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+55°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
34 %
Wed, 09 April
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+55°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
41 %
Thu, 10 April
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+57°F
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
38 %
Fri, 11 April
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+61°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
33 %
Sat, 12 April
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+55°F
Rain
5 m/s
56 %
Sun, 13 April
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+52°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
47 %
Mon, 14 April
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+55°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
27 %
Tue, 15 April
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+63°F
Clear sky
1 m/s
36 %
Wed, 16 April
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+68°F
Rain
3 m/s
37 %
Thu, 17 April
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+64°F
Rain
5 m/s
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Fri, 18 April
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+54°F
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3 m/s
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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Zurich will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Zurich.

FAQ

Flying from Chicago to Zurich? Here are some useful things to know:
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What are the airports near Zurich?
The closest airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport which is 9 km away. In total Zurich has 1 airport: Zurich Airport.
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What is the distance between Chicago and Zurich?
The distance between Chicago and Zurich is 7126 km.
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How long is the flight from Chicago to Zurich?
The average flight time from Chicago to Zurich is between ∞h NaNm and -∞h NaNm.
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What is the weather in Zurich?
Zurich weather varies from +34°F in January to +66°F in July on average. Right now it is Scattered clouds and +61°F in Zurich.
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Is there a direct connection between Chicago and Zurich?
Yes, there are direct flights from Chicago to Zurich. You can fly to Zurich 2 days a week: Wednesday, Saturday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Zurich?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Chicago to Zurich: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines, Austrian, SWISS.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Zurich.
Read more about the company.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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