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How to get fromChicago to Fogo Islandby plane or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Fogo Island by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane ORD - RAI
    2. Take the carferry from Santiago to Fogocarferry car ferry
    20h 56m
    $1,042–1,564

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane MDW - RAI
    2. Take the carferry from Santiago to Fogocarferry car ferry
    21h 13m
    $992–2,164

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration14h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,954.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 56m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fogo Island, Santa Catarina do Fogo Municipality, Cabo Verde?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Fogo Island. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), take the taxi to Santiago, then take the car ferry to Fogo. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), take the taxi to Santiago, then take the car ferry to Fogo.

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