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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vienna International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane ORD - VIE
    2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus bus
    12h 36m
    €316–467

  2. Train to South Bend, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane SBN - VIE
    3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus bus
    20h 3m
    €356–1,225

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane MKE - VIE
    3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus bus
    17h 11m
    €409–1,173

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Graz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane plane ORD - GRZ
    2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain train
    17h 47m
    €483–1,416

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,653.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bratislava, Slovakia?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Bratislava. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE), walk to Vienna International Airport, then take the bus to Bratislava. Alternatively, you can take the train to South Bend Airport, walk to South Bend (SBN) airport, fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE), walk to Vienna International Airport, then take the bus to Bratislava.

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