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How to get fromChicago to Lilongweby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lilongwe by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane ORD - LLW
    23h 3m
    $708–1,813

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane MDW - LLW
    33h 7m
    $758–2,413

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane ORD - BLZ
    2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    27h 30m
    $800–1,953

  4. Train to South Bend, fly to Kamuzu International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane SBN - LLW
    28h 2m
    $821–2,024

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane MKE - LLW
    27h 18m
    $1,129–2,871

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration21h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$713Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,684.5 km
  • Duration: 23h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once daily.

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