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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Kunming by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane ORD - KMG
    24h 48m
    ¥3,224–11,047

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane MDW - KMG
    26h 36m
    ¥4,824–16,047

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane MKE - KMG
    27h 15m
    ¥5,075–16,443

  4. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane SBN - KMG
    29h 21m
    ¥3,997–13,110

  5. Train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane AZO - KMG
    29h 54m
    ¥3,865–12,565

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,529 km
  • Duration: 24h 48m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kunming, China?

Korean Air, Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) once daily.

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