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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Akureyri by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    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 3m
    $472–1,236

  2. Train to South Bend, fly, bus

    cheapest
    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 22m
    $415–1,347

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, 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 30m
    $513–1,694

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway 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
    20h 47m
    $612–2,036

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,216 km
  • Duration: 18h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Akureyri. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, take the shuttle to Reykjavík, walk to Gamla Hringbraut, take the line 5 bus to Ártún B, then take the bus to Akureyri - Hof. Alternatively, you can take the train to South Bend Airport, walk to South Bend (SBN) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, take the shuttle to Reykjavík, walk to Gamla Hringbraut, take the line 5 bus to Ártún B, then take the bus to Akureyri - Hof.

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