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How to get fromChicago to Ethiopiaby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Ethiopia by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane ORD - ADD
    17h 23m
    $432–1,505

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane plane ORD - DIR
    21h 42m
    $560–1,414

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Awassa Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Awassa Airport (AWA)plane plane ORD - AWA
    21h 55m
    $514–1,319

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mek'Ele Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane ORD - MQX
    21h 49m
    $724–1,832

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Arba Minch Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arba Minch Airport (AMH)plane plane ORD - AMH
    2. Take the taxi from Arba Minch Airport (AMH) to Sodotaxi taxi
    23h 9m
    $572–1,390

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane MKE - ADD
    25h 11m
    $699–2,386

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,216.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) once daily.

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