Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours 50 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Every week, there are 17 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, pick the 14:20 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:05 with SWISS.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ORD to ZRH flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
SWISS has direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SWISS.
With 75.0% of its services arriving as scheduled, SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating ORD to ZRH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ORD and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, Rs83,755 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs179,843. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to ZRH if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ORD to ZRH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Zurich. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its leading attractions. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, your itinerary will be busy.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
