Cheap Flights from Zürich to Chicago
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August 4 - August 25
ZRH - Chicago
$775
$506
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August 12 - August 17
ZRH - Chicago
$874
$514
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August 22 - August 30
ZRH - Chicago
$843
$524
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August 10 - August 19
ZRH - Chicago
$814
$524
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August 18 - August 24
ZRH - Chicago
$851
$524
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August 28 - August 30
ZRH - Chicago
$888
$524
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August 10 - August 18
ZRH - Chicago
$824
$524
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August 12 - August 25
ZRH - Chicago
$816
$524
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August 17 - August 29
ZRH - Chicago
$824
$526
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August 10 - August 22
ZRH - Chicago
$802
$526
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Insights for flights from Zürich to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Zürich to Chicago
Regular price: $665 - $1,272
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Chicago is $665 to $1272. The current lowest deal is $506 with Icelandair, for travel from Aug 4-Aug 25.
now $506
Low $665
High $1,272
The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Chicago
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Chicago is December, with a median price of $430. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1430. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.
December
Flights from $430
March
Flights from $1,430
Direct flights from Zürich to Chicago
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Chicago
Wed, Jun 24
ZRH - Chicago
Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)
$1,065
$588
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
ZRH - Chicago
Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines
$910
$590
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
ZRH - Chicago
Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines
$971
$592
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
ZRH - Chicago
Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines
$991
$625
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
ZRH - Chicago
Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines
$1,004
$629
One-way
Sun, Jul 5
ZRH - Chicago
Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines
$956
$604
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Chicago
Jun 24 - Jun 28
$1,065 → $588
45%
Jul 12 - Jul 16
$1,057 → $629
41%
Jul 13 - Jul 17
$1,047 → $629
40%
Jul 18 - Jul 22
$1,047 → $654
38%
Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Chicago
Zürich - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares from Zürich to Chicago are near the typical level, with 32% of deals considered good.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in December for the best prices
Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $430.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 16h 45m
The median flight duration from Zürich to Chicago is 16 hours and 45 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Only 15.5% of deals are direct, with connecting flights being more common.
🏆 Airline highlight
United Airlines offers direct flights
United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, about 0.6 times per day.
Zürich main airports to depart from
Zürich Airport (ZRH)
Zürich Airport is a good choice for flights to Chicago, offering competitive prices for your journey.
📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$506
Chicago main airports to arrive at
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights from Zürich to Chicago, often offering competitive prices.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by public transport, car, or taxi)
💸 Flights from ~$506
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport provides another convenient option for arriving in Chicago from Zürich.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by public transport, car, or taxi)
💸 Flights from ~$711
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport serves as an alternative arrival point for flights to the Chicago area.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or taxi)
💸 Flights from ~$1482
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
Consider MKE for excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options and direct rail access.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$855
South Bend International (SBN)
SBN is the geographically closest alternative to the Chicago area, offering direct commuter rail links.
📍 ~130 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$828
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
GRR is a major regional hub, a good alternative for travelers on the eastern side of the Chicago metro area.
📍 ~220 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$858
Dane County Regional (MSN)
MSN is a reliable regional airport with consistent service, less congested than major Chicago hubs.
📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$977
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
FWA offers stable regional service and is an alternative for travelers in the southeastern Chicago suburbs.
📍 ~250 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$859
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$4,028
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$2,105
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$2,114
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$2,412
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$1,826
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$3,764
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$3,189
$2,111
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
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$2,113
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$2,116
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92% AI deal score
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$2,123
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$3,730
$2,396
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$3,922
$2,412
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$3,995
$2,548
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$2,060
$1,238
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$2,087
$1,264
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$2,081
$1,264
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$2,079
$1,264
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$2,079
$1,264
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Chicago, United States
92% AI deal score
$2,144
$1,264
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$2,113
$1,265
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,677
$2,393
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$2,400
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$2,401
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$2,404
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Chicago, United States
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$2,534
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,720
$2,541
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,693
$2,541
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,679
$2,548
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,721
$2,548
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,679
$2,548
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Chicago, United States
91% AI deal score
$3,701
$2,562
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91% AI deal score
$3,720
$2,562
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$3,760
$2,562
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$3,268
$2,405
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$2,541
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$3,500
$2,550
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$2,550
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Chicago, United States
90% AI deal score
$3,552
$2,550
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Chicago, United States
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$3,481
$2,553
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Chicago, United States
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$2,562
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Chicago, United States
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$2,553
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Chicago, United States
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$2,670
$1,995
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Chicago, United States
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$4,721
$3,470
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$3,013
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$12,227
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Chicago, United States
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$1,711
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