Geneva to Chicago (GVA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GVA Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between GVA and ORD. Nearest airports to GVA with scheduled service: Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 133 mi) · Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 21 mi) · Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 43 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 5m AFAMBT AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
LHR London 11h 15m B6BACX AAAYBA London (LHR) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 20m ACAIET 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 25m 6EAMG3 ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
KEF Reykjavík 11h 35m EKFI ACFIOS Reykjavík (KEF) to Chicago flights
BRU Zaventem 11h 50m ACLXNH ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Chicago flights
CPH Copenhagen 11h 55m SKU2 EKSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago flights
EDI Edinburgh 12h 14m U2 ACUA Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 12h 18m ACLXME AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
MAD Madrid 12h 20m AYIBJL AAAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Geneva to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between GVA and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,382
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GVA → ORD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
ORD → GVA
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric GVA→ORD MXP→ORD
Distance from GVA 133 mi
Nonstop airlines 7
Weekly flights 30
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Chicago is 7 hours behind Geneva.
GVA: CEST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Swiss passport holders need an approved ESTA to enter the US. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries.

ESTA permits stays up to 90 days per visit. You cannot extend or change your immigration status while on ESTA. If denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa at the US Embassy in Bern. At the border, CBP officers may ask about your travel purpose, return ticket, and accommodation. Your passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

GVA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Frankfurt Main.
Chicago is 7 hours behind Geneva.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).