£186 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Zürich (ZRH)

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Zürich (ORD-ZRH)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £186 for one-way flights and £365 for return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£365
Return
Found 1 day ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from Chicago to Zürich, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at £365 Found 1 day ago
British Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£384
Return
Found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from Chicago to Zürich, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at £384 Found 1 day ago
Aer Lingus
Wed, 13 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£407
Return
Found 4 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Wed, 13 Aug from Chicago to Zürich, returning Thu, 21 Aug, priced at £407 Found 4 days ago
Icelandair
Wed, 13 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£436
Return
Found 4 days ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Wed, 13 Aug from Chicago to Zürich, returning Thu, 21 Aug, priced at £436 Found 4 days ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 13 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£437
Return
Found 4 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 13 Aug from Chicago to Zürich, returning Thu, 21 Aug, priced at £437 Found 4 days ago
Air Canada
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£439
Return
Found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from Chicago to Zürich, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at £439 Found 1 day ago
Iberia
Wed, 30 Jul - Wed, 13 Aug
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£442
Return
Found 6 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, 30 Jul from Chicago to Zürich, returning Wed, 13 Aug, priced at £442 Found 6 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£445
Return
Found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from Chicago to Zürich, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at £445 Found 1 day ago
Austrian Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£472
Return
Found 1 day ago
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from Chicago to Zürich, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at £472 Found 1 day ago
Air France
Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
ORD
Chicago
ZRH
Zürich
£482
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Tue, 3 Mar from Chicago to Zürich, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at £482 Found 2 days ago
Flight from Chicago to Zürich route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Zürich
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Icelandair, JetBlue Airways, KLM, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines
Return price
£365
Distance
7090 km
Average flight time
15 hours 48 mins

Compare flights from Chicago to Zürich easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Chicago to Zürich. Operating between them 7 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Swiss fly direct, getting you to Zürich in just 8hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from O'Hare Intl. to Zürich.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from O'Hare Intl. (ORD) to Zürich (ZRH)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Chicago to Zürich today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from O'Hare Intl. to Zürich start at just £365 and range up to £482.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Chicago and Zürich
  • booking your flight during March, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Chicago to Zürich flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from O'Hare Intl. to Zürich for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from ORD to Zurich Airport (ZRH)?
Based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip journeys between O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) start from £365. Make your booking ASAP to secure the best price for your journey. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from ORD to ZRH?
We get that things come up unexpectedly, so we’ve made it as simple as possible for you to cancel your trip online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from ORD to ZRH that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from ORD to Zurich Intl. Airport?
With a flight distance of 7,100 kilometres from O’Hare Airport to Zurich Intl. Airport, this is a long flight. Ensure that you drink plenty of water and move around the cabin from time to time.
Which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)?
SWISS (LX) is one of the top choices for travellers jetting between ORD and Zurich Intl. Airport. Select from the 30 flights it offers on this route each month. Offering 26 flights every month on this route, United Airlines (UA) is another good choice.
Are O'Hare Airport to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Zurich Intl. Airport last minute could be your ticket to a fantastic deal. However, you might miss out on a flight altogether! If you’d rather err on the side of caution, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains up to 12 months in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn’t released tickets yet, check back frequently as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.

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