There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq 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 Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)plane ORD - SFJ
29h 56m$262–1,105Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)plane MKE - SFJ
32h 13m$479–1,886
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq is to fly which costs $260 - $1,100 and takes 29h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq is to fly which takes 29h 56m and costs $260 - $1,100.
The distance between Chicago and Kangerlussuaq is 3599 km.
It takes approximately 29h 56m to get from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq, including transfers.
Kangerlussuaq is 3h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:21 AM in Chicago and 6:21 AM in Kangerlussuaq.
There are three+ hotels available in Kangerlussuaq.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata, Greenland?
United Airlines, Air Greenland, and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) 4 times a week.
- Website
- airgreenland.gl
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 38m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
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
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