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Among airlines operating Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• United Airlines

Flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $541 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $783 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 767-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 27% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 8%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $738 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $795: a $57 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 59 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:40 am and lands at 7:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:05 pm and lands at 11:02 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $761. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 9h 57m, covering 4,428 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $765, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 46m, compared with 11h 59m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 12h 22m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Zurich (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Ace

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $630 to $892, with an average of $761 over the past 12 months. Anything below $630 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• • SWISS
• • United Airlines