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How to get fromBridgend to Chicagoby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bridgend to Chicago by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CWL - ORD
    15h 6m
    $263–980

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRS - ORD
    15h 29m
    $201–769

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LHR - ORD
    14h 12m
    $458–1,214

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BHX - ORD
    15h 38m
    $280–892

  5. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EXT - ORD
    21h 49m
    $400–1,747

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,870.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 6m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Chicago, IL, USA?

Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily.

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