There are 4 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
23h 46m$252–955Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)plane MDW - SFJ
33h 44m$322–1,205Train 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
26h 6m$390–1,468Train to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)plane GRR - SFJ
31h 4m$371–1,319
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq is to fly which costs $250 - $1,000 and takes 23h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq is to fly which takes 23h 46m and costs $250 - $1,000.
The distance between Chicago and Kangerlussuaq is 3599 km.
It takes approximately 23h 46m to get from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq, including transfers.
Kangerlussuaq is 4h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:15 PM in Chicago and 7:15 PM 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) 3 times a week.
- Website
- airgreenland.gl
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 11m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Newark, Nuuk, Sisimiut
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Cleveland, Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Buffalo, Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Rochester, Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Newark, Nuuk, Sisimiut
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Newark, Nuuk
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport via Newark, Nuuk, Sisimiut
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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