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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riyadh

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane ORD - RUH
    19h 54m
    SAR 1,215–3,733

  2. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Riyadh

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane MKE - RUH
    27h 8m
    SAR 2,189–6,338

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane plane ORD - ELQ
    2. Take the bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Busbus bus
    27h 17m
    SAR 1,512–4,087

  4. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Riyadh

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BMI - RUH
    27h 19m
    SAR 1,866–6,411

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Riyadh

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane MDW - RUH
    23h 59m
    SAR 1,915–6,033

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration17h 49mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 1,264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,302.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and five other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riyadh (RUH) 5 times a day.

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