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How to get fromChicago to Horseshoe Bayby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Horseshoe Bay by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ORD - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    28h 45m
    $806–3,009

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cairns, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ORD - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    36h 59m
    $801–4,209

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MDW - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    29h 24m
    $1,106–4,109

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MDW - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    33h 54m
    $1,791–7,219

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration25h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$818Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,374.1 km
  • Duration: 28h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Horseshoe Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay.

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