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Connecting route · United States → Switzerland

Flights from Chicago to Geneva

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Geneva. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or London, about 9h 20m door to door (129 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 20m
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Chicago to Geneva at a glance

Fastest journey9h 20mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or London

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Geneva

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHI Paris (CDG) GVA
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Wed03:15 CHI17:44 CDG1h 01m connection18:45 CDG19:35 GVAAir France
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 20m
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CHI London (LHR) GVA
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, SWISS
Mon21:30 CHI10:52 LHR0h 53m connection11:45 LHR14:13 GVABritish Airways
45 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 43m
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CHI Montreal (YUL) GVA
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
Thu16:00 CHI18:52 YUL2h 23m connection21:15 YUL09:50 GVAUnited Airlines + Air Canada
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 50m
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CHI Amsterdam (AMS) GVA
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM, EasyJet Switzerland
Thu00:30 CHI15:05 AMS2h 10m connection17:15 AMS18:30 GVAQatar Airways + KLM
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 00m
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CHI Dublin (DUB) GVA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: SWISS, Aer Lingus
Sat22:00 CHI11:00 DUB2h 15m connection13:15 DUB16:08 GVAAer Lingus
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 08m
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) GVA
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, Lufthansa
Thu19:15 CHI09:59 FRA2h 46m connection12:45 FRA13:43 GVAUnited Airlines + SWISS
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,049 km4,377 miles
Journey time
9h 20mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hGeneva vs Chicago
Currency in Geneva
CHF
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → GVA

Flights from Chicago to Geneva: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Geneva?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, London and Montreal. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Geneva?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,049 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Geneva?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), London (LHR), Montreal (YUL) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Geneva?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Geneva: Geneva International Airport (GVA).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Geneva?
Geneva is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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