How to get fromChicago to Laosby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Laos by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Pakse International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane ORD - PKZ
23h 39m
$1,004–2,506
Fly to Phnom Penh, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane ORD - KTI
2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus
3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Pakse Southern Bus Terminalbus
39h 13m
$520–1,349
Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane ORD - LPQ
28h 36m
$654–1,708
Fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane ORD - VTE
26h 57m
$604–2,007
Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane ORD - HAN
2. Take the bus from Thanh Xuan to Mộc Châubus
3. Drive from Mộc Châu to Xam Nuacar
30h 26m
$638–1,256
Fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane ORD - KOP
2. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar
32h 32m
$660–2,217
Fly to Da Nang International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane ORD - DAD
2. Take a shuttle bus from Museum of Cham Sculpture to Hueshuttle
3. Take the bus from Hue to Thakhekbus
38h
$582–1,859

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) flights

11Weekly Planes

24h 53mAverage Duration

$956Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13,542.6 km
Duration: 23h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Laos?

Cathay Pacific, Greater Bay Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) twice daily.

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Vientiane, Laos(opens in a new window)

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. Comprising the five urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, right at the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. The city had a population of 1,001,477 as of the 2023 Census.

Places to stay in Vientiane

Lao Poet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

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Urbanite Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Hotel Khamvongsa(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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