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How to get fromChicago to Koh Lipeby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Koh Lipe by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane ORD - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    33h 16m
    ฿18,083–48,366

  2. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane ORD - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    31h 56m
    ฿15,128–42,286

  3. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane ORD - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    32h 4m
    ฿20,273–57,236

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane ORD - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    32h 31m
    ฿16,383–46,866

  5. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane ORD - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    38h 44m
    ฿15,271–41,373

  6. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane ORD - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    34h 31m
    ฿19,913–53,246

  7. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ORD - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    42h 21m
    ฿29,953–75,566

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration31h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿17,151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,669.8 km
  • Duration: 33h 16m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Koh Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Koh Lipe. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), take the taxi to Kuah Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach.

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