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

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 36 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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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
AMS Amsterdam 9h 55m ACAFEK → 6EG3KE Amsterdam (AMS) to Geneva flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 2m 3S5YAC → AILHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Geneva flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 20m AAACAF → AFBTG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Geneva flights
LHR London 10h 24m AAAYBA → B6BACX London (LHR) to Geneva flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 45m ACLXOS → ACAIAZ Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva flights
KEF Reykjavík 10h 50m ACFIOS → EKFI Reykjavík (KEF) to Geneva flights
YUL Montréal 11h 5m AAACAS → ACLXME Montréal (YUL) to Geneva flights
IAD Dulles 11h 8m ACAVAZ → ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Geneva flights
EWR Newark 11h 13m AAACAS → ACLXOS Newark (EWR) to Geneva flights
MAD Madrid 11h 20m AAAYEI → AAAYIB Madrid (MAD) 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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to GVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
AMS ~9h 55m FRA ~10h 2m CDG ~10h 20m LHR ~10h 24m ZRH ~10h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,481
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
GVA → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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 Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GVA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.