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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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ORD - CHC
    23h 57m
    $859–2,914

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MDW - CHC
    23h 36m
    $1,209–4,314

  3. Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    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 28m
    $1,347–4,444

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane ORD - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    32h 40m
    $1,414–4,659

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration22h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$871Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,758.1 km
  • Duration: 23h 57m

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) twice daily.

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