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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Koh Phangan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ORD - USM
    31h 40m
    ฿24,384–75,718

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Surat Thani, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane ORD - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    32h 25m
    ฿14,480–41,564

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane ORD - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Thong Sala Koh Phanganbus bus
    31h 50m
    ฿14,509–39,638

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MDW - USM
    31h 34m
    ฿35,384–120,718

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane ORD - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    35h 30m
    ฿15,049–39,768

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration31h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿24,278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,276 km
  • Duration: 31h 40m

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

Cathay Pacific, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day.

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