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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Bora Bora Island by plane or ferry

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane ORD - BOB
    19h 34m
    $372–1,405

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane MDW - BOB
    20h 59m
    $602–2,305

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane ORD - PPT
    2. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry ferry
    24h 30m
    $488–1,615

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane MDW - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    23h 49m
    $620–2,010

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane ORD - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    22h 59m
    $420–1,310

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration18h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,246.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 34m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bora Bora Island, French Polynesia?

American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and six other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) twice daily.

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