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How to get fromChicago to Helsinkiby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Helsinki by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane ORD - HEL
    12h 13m
    €384–809

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane ORD - TLL
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    16h 46m
    €523–896

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane MKE - HEL
    15h 37m
    €408–1,365

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,171.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair, Icelandair, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 4 hours.

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