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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Panama Canal by plane, car, 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane ORD - PTY
    9h 32m
    $554–809

  2. Train to South Bend, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SBN - PTY
    13h 25m
    $255–818

  3. Drive 6,069.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Panama Canalcar car 6,069.1 km
    3d 5h
    $831–1,200

  4. 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane MKE - PTY
    12h 24m
    $312–1,074

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,836.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Panama Canal, Panama?

Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 4 hours.

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