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How to get fromChicago to Maléby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Malé 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 Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane ORD - MLE
    27h 12m
    $354–1,006

  2. 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 Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane MKE - MLE
    35h 22m
    $650–1,787

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane MDW - MLE
    30h 56m
    $604–1,706

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration26h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,579.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 12m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Malé, Maldives?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 4 times a day.

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