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

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and GVA. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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) 10h 7m AAACAF → AFBTG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Geneva flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 20m 3S5YAC → AILHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Geneva flights
LHR London 10h 23m AAAYBA → B6BACX London (LHR) to Geneva flights
DUB Dublin 10h 30m AAACAF → EILX Dublin (DUB) to Geneva flights
KEF Reykjavík 10h 45m ACFIOS → EKFI Reykjavík (KEF) to Geneva flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 45m ACLXOS → ACAIAZ Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 50m ACAFEK → 6EG3KE Amsterdam (AMS) to Geneva flights
MAD Madrid 11h 6m AAAYEI → AAAYIB Madrid (MAD) to Geneva flights
BRU Zaventem 11h 9m ACOSQR → LXNHSN Zaventem (BRU) to Geneva flights
IAD Dulles 11h 10m ACAVAZ → ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Geneva flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Geneva
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

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

Also explore ORD Routes GVA Routes ORD Live Flights GVA Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Geneva (GVA) Geneva to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to GVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
CDG ~10h 7m FRA ~10h 20m LHR ~10h 23m DUB ~10h 30m KEF ~10h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,487
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → GVA
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Return
GVA → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Geneva.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Switzerland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–GVA Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to GVA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow.
Geneva is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
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, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.