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$261+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lucerne, Switzerland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZRH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Lucerne are usually found in February or October, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lucerne

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$473
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$261
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$663
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/27:40 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops16h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/162:30 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops34h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$473
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/114:55 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 25mAer Lingus
Tue 3/2511:00 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 2/20$488
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/611:45 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/166:35 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$565
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/309:08 pmORD - ZRH
3 stops33h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/78:25 pmZRH - ORD
3 stops34h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$606
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/198:15 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop14h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 3/256:00 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop28h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/20$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/121:05 pmMDW - ZRH
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Mon 10/2010:10 amZRH - MDW
1 stop18h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/19$1,008
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Wed 3/510:05 amMDW - ZRH
3 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/22:00 pmZRH - MDW
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,391
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Tue 7/221:00 pmMDW - ZRH
2 stops12h 35mKLM
Mon 8/49:20 amZRH - MDW
2 stops15h 43mKLM
Deal found 2/19$1,573
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Sun 3/166:42 pmMDW - ZRH
2 stops17h 13mAir France
Sat 3/226:50 pmZRH - MDW
2 stops29h 12mAir France
Deal found 2/20$1,753

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Lucerne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

7:40 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Zurich

Sun 3/16

2:30 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$473

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

4:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop11h 25m

Zurich

Tue 3/25

11:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$488

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

11:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Zurich

Wed 3/19

2:45 pm-11:10 am

1 stop26h 25m

$585

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

9:08 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops33h 12m

Zurich

Mon 4/7

8:25 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops34h 34m

$606

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

8:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Zurich

Tue 3/25

6:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$669

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/19

10:25 am-10:30 am

2 stops18h 05m

Zurich

Wed 3/26

6:55 am-6:02 pm

2 stops17h 07m

$1,068

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/5

10:05 am-12:05 pm

3 stops19h 00m

Zurich

Thu 10/2

2:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops15h 20m

$1,391

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/16

6:42 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 13m

Zurich

Sat 3/22

6:50 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops29h 12m

$1,753

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/23

2:08 pm-10:50 am

2 stops13h 42m

Zurich

Tue 2/25

9:00 am-6:11 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$2,778

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/25

9:01 pm-8:10 pm

3 stops41h 09m

$261

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Lucerne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Lucerne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Lucerne, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne (average of $637). Flying from Chicago to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Lucerne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Lucerne as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Lucerne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Lucerne flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Lucerne

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Lucerne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LU9 are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Lucerne by month

Plan your trip to Lucerne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lucerne ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lucerne when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Lucerne by month

Plan your trip to Lucerne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lucerne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lucerne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lucerne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lucerne. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and LOT from Chicago to Lucerne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Lucerne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $379. Users have also found prices from $393 and $418 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Air Serbia, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Lucerne?

    Before booking your flight to Lucerne from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (100%), Austrian Airlines (94%), Brussels Airlines( 94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Lucerne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $370. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $456 on average our data indicates $2,873 when flying from Chicago to Lucerne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Lucerne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Lucerne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Lucerne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Lucerne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Lucerne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Lucerne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne (average of $637). Flying from Chicago to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Lucerne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Lucerne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$380Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$414Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$461Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$508Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$524Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$543Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$545Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$560Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$568Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$686Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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