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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Durban by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane ORD - DUR
    26h
    R 11,282–26,363

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane ORD - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    36h 51m
    R 9,147–32,543

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane MKE - DUR
    28h 59m
    R 14,052–45,702

  4. Train to South Bend, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane SBN - DUR
    27h 4m
    R 9,984–33,548

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane MDW - DUR
    25h 25m
    R 12,282–43,363

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane MDW - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    36h 36m
    R 13,147–46,543

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration34h 25mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,968Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,525.8 km
  • Duration: 26h

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Durban, South Africa?

Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, and Airlink fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day.

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