There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Bordeaux by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ORD - BOD
13h 37m€244–906Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MDW - BOD
15h 16m€334–1,306Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ORD - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
16h 43m€313–1,092Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORD - BIQ
- Take the train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
18h 11m€364–1,366
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Bordeaux is to fly and train which costs €310 - €1100 and takes 16h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 13h 37m and costs €240 - €950.
The distance between Chicago and Bordeaux is 6730 km.
It takes approximately 13h 37m to get from Chicago to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Bordeaux is 7h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:52 AM in Chicago and 3:52 PM in Bordeaux.
There are 2360+ hotels available in Bordeaux.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bordeaux, France?
Air France, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) 5 times a day.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Detroit, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €330–1,300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Boston, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €340–1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €330–1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €340–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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