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$435 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to O'Hare Intl departing on 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$747
Typical prices: $914-$635
LOT
Tue 7/14Thu 8/6
ZRH - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$755
Typical prices: $745-$609
SWISS
Thu 9/17Sat 9/26
ZRH - ORD • Non-stop
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At Zurich Airport, security is efficient, but early arrival helps with long lines.
Keep liquids ready in a clear bag to speed screening before departure.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl (ZRH-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Aug 6
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10:30 am - 7:50 pm
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ORD
16h 20m
1 stop
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9:50 pm - 7:05 pm
ORD
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ZRH
14h 15m
1 stop
$747LOT
Fri, Jul 3 - Fri, Jul 24
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11:55 am - 9:12 pm
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ORD
16h 17m
2 stops
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1:30 pm - 8:05 am
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ZRH
11h 35m
1 stop
$748United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:25 am - 2:55 pm
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ORD
14h 30m
2 stops
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8:45 am - 6:10 am
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ZRH
14h 25m
1 stop
$749Air Canada
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jul 3
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12:40 pm - 10:05 pm
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ORD
16h 25m
2 stops
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10:41 am - 10:05 am
ORD
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ZRH
16h 24m
2 stops
$750Air Canada
Tue, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 27
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7:05 am - 8:05 pm
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ORD
20h 00m
2 stops
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3:40 pm - 4:35 pm
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ZRH
17h 55m
2 stops
$751Air Canada
Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Dec 4
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12:40 pm - 8:16 pm
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ORD
14h 36m
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2:00 pm - 10:25 am
ORD
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ZRH
13h 25m
1 stop
$752Air Canada
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jul 10
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12:40 pm - 7:59 pm
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ORD
14h 19m
1 stop
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11:05 am - 10:05 am
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ZRH
16h 00m
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$753Air Canada
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
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7:25 am - 2:55 pm
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ORD
14h 30m
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3:45 pm - 10:05 am
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ZRH
11h 20m
1 stop
$754Air Canada
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
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10:30 am - 7:50 pm
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ORD
16h 20m
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9:50 pm - 7:05 pm
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ZRH
14h 15m
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$755LOT
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 27
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11:55 am - 6:50 pm
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ORD
13h 55m
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1:30 pm - 8:05 am
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ZRH
11h 35m
1 stop
$756United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to Chicago, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $588 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,025 and $853 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $805 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$435
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Zurich to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $435 for a one-way ticket and $747 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Chicago flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Delta, Air Canada, and American Airlines.

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

    The Boeing 767-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Chicago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Zurich to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Chicago, SWISS or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Chicago are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $736 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $690 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Zurich to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Zurich 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 Zurich to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Chicago from Zurich 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 Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $856 or less one-way and $828 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Friday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Zurich

Monday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Friday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS,United Airlines

SWISS,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1964 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.1Food
8.3Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
ZRH - CPT
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Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

The biggest plus point of this flight is that the crew was very friendly. Otherwise on European sectors, the Business class seats are a joke and there is no entertainment of any kind. The staff should be trained to greet the Star Alliance Gold members to make them feel special.

The seat and leg room is small on the 2 seated row. Otherwise, very good crew and service.

Entertainment sounds were not good. Otherwise everything else was good.

Business class seating in Swiss really is just Economy seating minus the middle passenger

No choice of food was given, and I was served leftovers, so they were returned back. the crew is unfriendly and harsh. Need to be trained on communication.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

The clerk at check in for my bags was very rude. My credit card was hacked during my vacation and she told me it was not possible to pay in cash for my bag. “You bought the cheapest ticket, you should have bought a ticket that included a bag. If you cannot pay with a credit card, we will not let you on this flight”. She spoke to her supervisor and then told me , I could ask other passengers, if they would use their credit card to check my bag. I had to beg 5 different people, till one agreed to use their credit card. I payed them cash of course. This was a very stressful and humiliating experience for me. I strongly suggest you build in some kind of provision for travelers who got robbed.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Starlink is great Crew was polite Business class didn’t get a welcome drink just water and snacks were ok

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

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