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How to get fromChicago to Akureyriby plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akureyri Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane ORD - AEY
    16h 28m
    $234–960

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Akureyri Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane MDW - AEY
    16h 58m
    $364–1,410

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Keflavík International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane ORD - KEF
    2. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus
    18h 13m
    $472–1,336

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Keflavík International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane MDW - KEF
    2. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus
    19h 37m
    $462–1,536

  5. Train to South Bend, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane SBN - KEF
    3. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus
    22h 23m
    $395–1,247

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane MKE - KEF
    3. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus
    21h 51m
    $519–1,717

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights

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Duration15h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,965.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 28m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Akureyri, Iceland?

Icelandair, Edelweiss Air, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) 5 times a week.

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