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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
    23h 55m
    $959–3,214

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MDW - CHC
    24h 37m
    $1,309–4,414

  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
    29h 41m
    $1,286–4,389

  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 21m
    $1,128–4,030

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration22h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$968Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,758.1 km
  • Duration: 23h 55m

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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