There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Kabul by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kabul (KBL)plane ORD - KBL
21h 26m$480–1,314Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kabul (KBL)plane MKE - KBL
25h 6m$806–2,295Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kabul (KBL)plane SBN - KBL
25h 30m$572–1,625Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kabul (KBL)plane MDW - KBL
23h 25m$760–2,114Train to Detroit, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kabul (KBL)plane DTW - KBL
33h 25m$1,158–3,639
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kabul (KBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kabul is to fly which costs $480 - $1,400 and takes 21h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kabul is to fly which takes 21h 26m and costs $480 - $1,400.
The distance between Chicago and Kabul is 11225 km.
It takes approximately 21h 26m to get from Chicago to Kabul, including transfers.
Kabul is 9h 30m ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:32 PM in Chicago and 9:02 AM in Kabul.
There are 23+ hotels available in Kabul.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kabul, Afghanistan?
Etihad, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kabul (KBL) 3 times a day.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kabul via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kabul via Boston, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,200
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kabul via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,200
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kabul via Detroit, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,100
Flights from South Bend to Kabul via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 3m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
Flights from South Bend to Kabul via Detroit, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 32h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kabul via Detroit, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kabul via Boston, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,000
Flights from Detroit to Kabul via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,400
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kabul via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–1,300
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kabul via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–2,200
Flights from South Bend to Kabul via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kabul via Boston, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kabul via Charlotte, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,200
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kabul via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
Flights from South Bend to Kabul via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–2,700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kabul via Boston, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,500
- Website
- kamair.com
Flights from South Bend to Kabul via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
Flights from Detroit to Kabul via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,400
- Website
- flyariana.com
Flights from South Bend to Kabul via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–2,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Want to know more about travelling around Afghanistan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide




