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How to get fromChicago to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MDW - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 46m
    $388–2,820

  2. Train to South Bend, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SBN - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 31m
    $368–2,729

  3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ORD - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 1m
    $418–2,720

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,495.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 46m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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