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How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Chicago takes around 9.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Zürich and Chicago?

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The flight distance between Zürich and Chicago is 7138 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and New York, Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Paris, Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Prague, Rome, Venice, Dublin, Denver, Lisbon, Oakland, Washington, D.C., Vienna, Madrid.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tampa, Miami, Salt Lake City, New York, Atlanta, London, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Paris, Austin, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers.

Question 6

What airports are near Zürich?

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The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Milan Bergamo International Airport, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Innsbruck, Strasbourg.

Question 7

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Zürich and Chicago?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Zürich and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Zürich and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Zürich and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Chicago with Spirit Airlines, easyJet, Norse Atlantic Airways, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Zürich and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Zürich and Chicago?

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Traveling between Zürich and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Zürich?

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There are a number of airports in and around Zürich. The main one is Zürich Airport and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Milan Bergamo International Airport, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Innsbruck, Strasbourg

Question 14

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Zürich, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Zürich and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Zürich, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Zürich and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$315
Cheapest round-trip	$472
Average round-trip	$573
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Nonstop flights in May	$569 – $1,616

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
United Airlines	5	5	6	5	5	5	5
Swiss International Air Lines	1	2	2	1	1	3	3

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United Airlines	4	5	4	5	5	4	5
Swiss International Air Lines	3	3	3	3	3	2	3

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
United Airlines	6	2	5	4	5	4	5
Swiss International Air Lines	2	3	3	3	3	2	3

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
United Airlines	4	4	5	5	3	4	4
Swiss International Air Lines	2	3	3	3	3	3	3

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