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How to get fromChicago to Kampalaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Kampala by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Entebbe

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane ORD - EBB
    21h 52m
    $456–1,519

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kisumu International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane ORD - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    33h 36m
    $438–1,339

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane MKE - EBB
    26h 7m
    $787–2,077

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kigali International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane ORD - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    28h 52m
    $472–1,687

  5. Train to South Bend, fly to Entebbe

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane SBN - EBB
    41h 6m
    $529–1,730

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration20h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$445Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,528 km
  • Duration: 21h 52m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kampala, Uganda?

Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Entebbe (EBB) 3 times a day.

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