Mattress Shipping Cost from Zurich to Chicago, Illinois

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

What is the cheapest way to ship a package from Europe to the USA? Use ParcelParcel to compare rates from PostNL, DHL, UPS, and FedEx. Often, PostNL is cheapest for smaller parcels, while UPS and DHL offer competitive rates for heavier or urgent shipments.

From 26 August 2025, Swiss Post will temporarily be unable to accept any postal goods consignments to the USA. This is due to the US government's new customs regulations, which affect all postal companies worldwide. Important alternatives remain in place: document and express consignments to the USA are still possible.