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How to get fromChicago to Abu Dhabiby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane ORD - AUH
    17h 12m
    AED 1,311–3,622

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane ORD - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    20h 12m
    AED 1,211–3,722

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane MKE - AUH
    21h 16m
    AED 2,281–6,317

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane ORD - SHJ
    2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 1m
    AED 1,251–3,976

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Abu Dhabi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane MDW - AUH
    21h 16m
    AED 1,911–5,522

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hamad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)plane plane ORD - DOH
    2. Drive from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Abu Dhabicar car
    21h 38m
    AED 1,649–4,278

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
TicketAED 1,312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,747.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 12m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Etihad, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) every 4 hours.

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