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How to get fromCambridge to Chicagoby train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Chicago by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LHR - ORD
    13h 27m
    $402–1,079

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LTN - ORD
    15h 12m
    $180–718

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LCY - ORD
    14h 59m
    $324–1,177

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGW - ORD
    15h 29m
    $258–835

  5. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BHX - ORD
    15h 14m
    $268–925

  6. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STN - ORD
    13h 35m
    $196–519

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,033.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 27m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Chicago, IL, USA?

Ryanair, American Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily.

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