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$257 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Geneva

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Cheapest round-trip
$525
Overall average: $779
United Airlines
Mon 3/30Tue 4/14
ORD - GVA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$257
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/23
MDW - GVA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $525 (round-trip)
SWISS
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Geneva. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $546 (round-trip)
Dublin (DUB)
Shortest trip • 10h 46m (one-way)
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3 weeks
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September
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Geneva (CHI-GVA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Geneva that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Geneva

Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 7:40 am
ORD
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GVA
15h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 4:56 pm
GVA
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ORD
14h 36m
1 stop
$525United Airlines
Sun, Mar 29 - Wed, Apr 29
Air Canada Logo
10:43 am - 9:55 am
ORD
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GVA
16h 12m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 8:05 pm
GVA
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ORD
14h 25m
1 stop
$526Air Canada
Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 7:25 pm
ORD
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GVA
17h 05m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 4:55 pm
GVA
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ORD
12h 55m
1 stop
$527Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Sun, May 17
ITA Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 6:15 pm
ORD
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GVA
20h 15m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
7:05 pm - 1:10 pm
GVA
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ORD
25h 05m
1 stop
$528ITA Airways
Fri, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 12
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8:15 pm - 5:25 pm
ORD
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GVA
14h 10m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:20 pm - 4:25 pm
GVA
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ORD
28h 05m
1 stop
$531TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 30
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1:55 pm - 10:00 am
ORD
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GVA
14h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 2:00 pm
GVA
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ORD
23h 45m
2 stops
$533Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:35 am
ORD
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GVA
15h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 7:22 pm
GVA
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ORD
17h 02m
2 stops
$535United Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
6:01 pm - 5:05 pm
ORD
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GVA
16h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 7:22 pm
GVA
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ORD
17h 02m
2 stops
$536United Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 14
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 1:50 pm
ORD
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GVA
13h 10m
2 stops
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7:15 am - 2:15 pm
GVA
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ORD
14h 00m
1 stop
$538Delta
Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
6:34 pm - 4:10 pm
MDW
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GVA
14h 36m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 5:58 pm
GVA
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MDW
17h 43m
2 stops
$547Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Geneva flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Geneva to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Geneva?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Geneva departing in March.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Geneva?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Geneva, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Geneva is September, where tickets cost $543 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $974 and $861 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Geneva, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Geneva, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$257
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Geneva

When to book flights from Chicago to Geneva

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Geneva based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Geneva

  • Which is the closest international airport to Downtown Chicago?

    Chicago is served by two main airports; O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). Although O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has a higher frequency of daily international flights, Midway International Airport (MDW) is closer to Downtown Chicago compared to ORD.

  • How can I make sure I catch the earliest flight that goes to Geneva from O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    To catch the earliest Chicago to Geneva at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is achievable if you spend your previous night in the airport hotels, which will make you feel at home with their unique customer service. Hampton Inn Chicago and Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport are some of ORD’s luxury hotels.

  • What other cities from Geneva Airport/ Cointrin (GVA) can I easily get to besides Geneva?

    Geneva Airport/ Cointrin (GVA) is connected to several big cities within a radius of approximately less than 215 miles. They include Strasbourg, Montpellier, Zurich, Turin, Genoa, Milan, Freiburg, Nice, Lyon, and Marseille. Traveling within these cities to explore their unique features can be via domestic flights or private or public transport, depending on passengers' preferences.

  • How convenient is it for persons with limited mobility to travel from Chicago to Geneva using Turkish Airlines?

    You do not have to travel with a companion from Chicago to Geneva using Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines staff members assist people who can only move less during the flights and at the airports. Disabled passengers can also use their wheelchairs to board the plane, travel in the cabin, and exit the aircraft after landing.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Geneva?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Geneva was $257 for a one-way ticket and $525 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Geneva?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Geneva.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Geneva?

    On your way to Geneva, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Geneva Geneve-Cointrin.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Geneva?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Geneva?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Geneva, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Geneva from Chicago?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Geneva.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Geneva, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Geneva are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $680 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $805 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Geneva?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Geneva.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Geneva?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Geneva from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Geneva?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Geneva with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Geneva?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Geneva from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Geneva

  • Chicago is served by two main airports - O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). Although O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has a higher frequency of daily international flights, Midway International Airport (MDW) is closer to Downtown Chicago compared to ORD.
  • Apart from being the main airport in Chicago, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the main airport hub for American Airlines and United Airlines. Therefore flying from Chicago to Geneva by United Airlines allows you to enjoy the best lounge amenities at the airport before your flight.
  • Geneva Airport/ Cointrin (GVA) is only four kilometers from its downtown center, making it easily accessible by rail, bus, taxi, or shuttle. The trip from the airport to the city's main train station (Gare Cornavin) takes only 6 minutes by train, whereas the trip downtown takes about twenty minutes by bus.
  • Lufthansa offers a comprehensive free baggage allowance for its passengers from Chicago to Geneva. In Economy Class, passengers are allowed one bag weighing up to 50 lbs. However, frequent travelers can carry two bags, each weighing up to 50 lbs. Business Class passengers can take two bags weighing up to 70 lbs each, while First Class passengers are permitted three bags weighing up to 70 lbs.
  • Consider booking SWISS if your child of 5 to 11 years has to travel from Chicago to Geneva alone. Their Airport workers will help your unaccompanied minor through registration, passport supervision, security, and the gate. A cabin crew member will watch the child on the plane. The accompanying personnel will escort the youngster through passport check and customs and the appointed pick-up once they arrive.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Geneva

 
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1878 reviews
8.3Crew
7.1Food
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
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OK they lost my hold luggage but notified me straight away. My main complaint, after losing my suitcase, I was told my cabin bag had to go into the hold because of it’s size. I, obviously, didn’t want this to happen bearing in mind what happened to my suitcase and when I voiced my concerns I didn’t get an explanation I was just told it would be taken from me on entering the aircraft. Looking around I was surprised to see many passengers not only with larger bags than mine but sometimes two or three bags,taking them onto the aircraft. In the end, nobody bothered taking my bag off me so I just walked on with it. The whole procedure was disjointed, poorly explained and not terribly efficient.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
SIN - ZRH
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OK they lost my hold luggage but notified me straight away. My main complaint, after losing my suitcase, I was told my cabin bag had to go into the hold because of it’s size. I, obviously, didn’t want this to happen bearing in mind what happened to my suitcase and when I voiced my concerns I didn’t get an explanation I was just told it would be taken from me on entering the aircraft. Looking around I was surprised to see many passengers not only with larger bags than mine but sometimes two or three bags,taking them onto the aircraft. In the end, nobody bothered taking my bag off me so I just walked on with it. The whole procedure was disjointed, poorly explained and not terribly efficient.

The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

Bad experience overall. Crew did not provide food for our 2 year old (even though we specifically bought a child infant seat for her and literally bought another full price flight), which was unacceptable. And we had to pay $310 each way to carry our ski equipment even though they advertise it as something that is free. Tickets were purchased the same way as usual, but they told us we had Economy Light tickets (I never elected to have such seats). Just plain manipulation and false advertisment. Very disappointed overall about this airline.

Flight from Warsaw to Zurich was just OK but the food selection for purchase was very limited. They were out of sandwiches from the very beginning

No food was served on this short flight and we had no entertainment. Please add a box to check. We were served delicious Swiss chocolate though! The boarding process was fast and the crew very friendly.

Water bottles could be in more sustainable packaging than plastic bottles

It was much better than most airlines we have flown with. It remo des me Swiss Air 25 years ago.

Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

Zürich-NY part of the trip was really good! Enjoyed professionalism and courtesy of the crew, comfort and cleanliness of the aircraft.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

The crew was friendly, the flight was pleasant. Thank you for your service!

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

Flight was completely full January 9th? I problem i had the stewardess was bumping into me constantly walking by? very annoying.. on Austrian air I dint have this issue at all...

Amazing! Everyone was so nice and the food was so good!!

Terrible customer service. The flight attendants were rude. We experienced significant turbulence for a large portion of the flight and there was very little check in from the flight deck. The space was extremely limited to the point where it felt like torture. Never again

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Excellent service throughout. Airport process is quick and easy. Very courteous staff. Great service in the plane! Just outstanding punctuality and service overall!!

I have paid for extra legroom on my flight. My seat was broken and did not recline. The crew could not fix it and refused to provide me with another seat

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

Excellent service; they helped me reschedule so I can fly in an earlier flight

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

We waited at BOS at the gate for an hour and couldn’t get a drink or anything. Once in the air the service, food and ride was excellent.

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

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