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Route details
7126 km
Distance
Flight prices to Chicago
$401 – $427
Price range (Roundtrip)
Direct flights to Chicago
Weather now
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+46°F
Rain
Airports
ORD
25km
MDW
14km
Flight prices from Zurich to Chicago
Typically the return flight from Zurich to Chicago costs about that much:
$401 – $427
$401
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$414
Average price
$427
Expensive
Our users typically choose flights from Zurich to Chicago within this price range. If you come across prices over $427, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.
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The prices on this route are quite stable: $401 – $427. Make sure to keep an eye on them once in a while, and book when it is convenient, which is around 2-3 weeks before the departure.
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Zurich to Chicago flight (one-way) at the moment:
We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.
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We don’t yet have enough data to estimate which month is the cheapest. We will display this data when more people search for this route.
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Is Chicago an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Zurich to Chicago with other routes:
Average
Price per kilometer: 0.06 $ / km
Flight prices to Chicago ($401 – $427) are pretty average compared to other destinations.
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Direct flights from Zurich to Chicago
There are 3 airlines that fly directly from Zurich to Chicago: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines, SWISS if you are departing from Zurich. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Zurich Airport. Most airlines arrive to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Friday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Zurich to Chicago
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The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.
Airlines that have connecting flights from Zurich to Chicago
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Zurich to Chicago, including SWISS, LOT - Polish Airlines, KLM, Austrian and others.
SWISS
LOT - Polish Airlines
KLM
Austrian
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Airports in Chicago and Zurich
Chicago has 2 airports and Zurich has 1 airport.
Chicago
Zurich
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx25 km from Chicago city center.
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Taxi~25 Min.
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Bus~55 Min.
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Train--
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Shuttle~25 Min.
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Subway~45 Min.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
http://www.flychicago.com/midway/14 km from Chicago city center.
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Taxi~15 Min.
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Bus~35 Min.
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Subway~20 Min.
Which airport in Chicago is better?
The closest airport to Chicago city center is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), trip will take 55 min. Most airlines like Brussels Airlines, United Airlines, SWISS with direct flights are flying to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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Where to stay in Chicago
Find the right accommodation in Chicago with Avionero:
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Jaslin Hotel
261 West Cermak Rd
24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Luggage Storage • Safe-Deposit Box • ATM / Cash Machine
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6500 South Cicero Avenue
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift
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Ruby Room Spa & Wellness Hotel Chicago
1743-45 W. Division Street
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Concierge
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66 E Wacker Pl
Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff
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Heart O' Chicago
5990 N Ridge Ave
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Multilingual Staff • Air Conditioned
Things to do in Chicago
Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Chicago:
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Bus Tours • Historical Tours • Crime Tours • Viator Plus • Excellent Quality
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Historical Tours • Walking Tours • Night Tours • Ghost & Vampire Tours • City Tours
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Chicago River 90-Minute History and Architecture Tour
Day Cruises • City Tours • Water Tours • Likely to Sell Out • Sightseeing Cruises
Planning a trip from Zurich to Chicago? Check the weather
15 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Chicago looks currently:
Mon, 31 March
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+46°F
Rain
6 m/s
56 %
Tue, 01 April
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+37°F
Snow
7 m/s
50 %
Wed, 02 April
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+52°F
Rain
10 m/s
98 %
Thu, 03 April
☁️
+57°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
36 %
Fri, 04 April
☀️
+45°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
55 %
Sat, 05 April
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+43°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
60 %
Sun, 06 April
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+52°F
Clear sky
8 m/s
36 %
Mon, 07 April
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+32°F
Broken clouds
8 m/s
38 %
Tue, 08 April
☁️
+37°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
27 %
Wed, 09 April
☁️
+54°F
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
46 %
Thu, 10 April
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+50°F
Rain
5 m/s
69 %
Fri, 11 April
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+55°F
Rain
9 m/s
64 %
Sat, 12 April
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+41°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
37 %
Sun, 13 April
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+54°F
Rain
7 m/s
48 %
Mon, 14 April
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+73°F
Broken clouds
10 m/s
44 %
Monthly weather
Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Chicago will be like?
Chicago in JanuaryChicago in FebruaryChicago in MarchChicago in AprilChicago in MayChicago in June
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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Chicago.
CO₂-e emission on the Zurich – Chicago route
Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Chicago:
2796 kg2796 kg2796 kg
From 2796 kg to 2796 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Zurich to Chicago route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.
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140 - 140 trees
are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)
Offset CO2-e emission on Zurich – Chicago flight
To reduce your own impact from flying to Chicago, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:
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FAQ
Flying from Zurich to Chicago? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Chicago has?
There are 2 of airports in Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport. The closest one is Chicago Midway International Airport which is 14 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Zurich and Chicago?
A passenger flying direct from Zurich to Chicago will travel around 7126 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Zurich to Chicago?
You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.
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How much does it cost to fly from Zurich to Chicago?
The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct or stop-over flight.
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What’s the weather like in Chicago?
On average you could expect +25°F in January to +75°F in July. Currently, it is Rain and +46°F in Chicago.
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Is there a direct connection between Zurich and Chicago?
Yes, there are direct flights from Zurich to Chicago. You can fly to Chicago 3 days a week: Saturday, Friday, Sunday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Zurich to Chicago?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Zurich to Chicago: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines, SWISS.
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 Chicago.
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4 things to know about Avionero:
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We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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