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How to get fromChicago to Islayby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Islay by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Islay

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islay (ILY)plane plane ORD - ILY
    14h 50m
    £252–954

  2. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORD - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    18h 53m
    £164–594

  3. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ORD - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    19h 5m
    £196–649

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,623 mi
  • Duration: 14h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Islay, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islay (ILY) 5 times a day.

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