How to get from Chicago to Geneva

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Brussels: about 12h 18m including the connection. Other options: via Paris, Dublin, Zurich and Amsterdam. Two tickets from $586.

Flights from Chicago to Geneva

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Brussels
12h 18m
two tickets, via Dublin
$586
connection options
5
straight-line distance
4,380 mi (7,049 km)
fastest
Via Brussels
Belgium
12h 18m
with the connection
Chicago to Brussels flight 8h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Brussels to Geneva flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,927
Via Paris
France
12h 20m
with the connection
Chicago to Paris flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Geneva: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to Geneva flight 1h 10m
Via Dublin
Ireland
12h 35m
with the connection
Chicago to Dublin flight 7h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Geneva flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $586
Via Zurich
Switzerland
12h 40m
with the connection
Chicago to Zurich flight 8h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Geneva flight 50m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
12h 40m
with the connection
Chicago to Amsterdam flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Geneva flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $746

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Geneva

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +19° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +4° at night, with 15 rainy days.

Jan
+6° 0° 13 days
Feb
+9° +1° 8 days
Mar
+12° +3° 11 days
Apr
+15° +5° 11 days
May
+19° +10° 13 days
Jun
+25° +15° 13 days
Jul
+27° +16° 11 days
Aug
+27° +17° 9 days
Sep
+21° +13° 12 days
Oct
+17° +9° 11 days
Nov
+10° +4° 15 days
Dec
+7° +1° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Geneva?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Brussels.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Geneva?
Via Brussels: 8h 3m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 12h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Geneva with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dublin from $586. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Geneva?
Brussels (12h 18m total), Paris (12h 20m total), Dublin (12h 35m total), Zurich (12h 40m total) and Amsterdam (12h 40m total).
How far is Geneva from Chicago?
4,380 mi (7,049 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.