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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 7:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:05 pm and lands at 11:08 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 03m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 10h 03m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $652 to $916, with an average of $778 over the past 12 months. Anything below $652 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $778 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $567 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $798 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 Airbus A330-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• SWISS
• United Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $833, which is 33% above the typical average for this route.

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
• Ace
• Dollar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 3h 06m.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 22% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $760 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $820, a difference of $60.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• SWISS
• United Airlines

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 46m, compared with 12h 32m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 12h 41m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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.

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

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.

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
• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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