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How to get fromChicago to Christchurchby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Christchurch by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ORD - CHC
    24h 19m
    $959–3,314

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MDW - CHC
    23h 17m
    $1,309–4,614

  3. Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IND - CHC
    28h 53m
    $1,387–4,687

  4. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SBN - CHC
    28h 26m
    $1,231–4,234

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$960Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,758.1 km
  • Duration: 24h 19m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 3 times a day.

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