Flying from Chicago to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Geneve Airport (GVA). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
Geneva is six hours ahead of Chicago. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to GVA, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to GVA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
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The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Geneve Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GVA:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Geneve Airport flight.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Central Geneva is around 10 kilometres from Geneve Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Geneve Airport is 200 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 346 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to GVA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Chicago to Geneve Airport (GVA). June is the busiest month to visit Geneva. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in November.
Book a Chicago to GVA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Geneva to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Geneve Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Geneva
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Geneve Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Geneva:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau are major attractions which should be on any good Geneva itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
