There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Riyadh Airport (RUH) by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riyadh (RUH)plane ORD - RUH
17h 31mSAR 1,209–3,319Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Riyadh (RUH)plane MKE - RUH
24h 40mSAR 2,290–7,735Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane MDW - RUH
23h 19mSAR 1,709–5,519Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Riyadh (RUH)plane BMI - RUH
24h 54mSAR 1,824–6,267Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Riyadh (RUH)plane SBN - RUH
28h 19mSAR 1,755–6,060Train to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane GRR - RUH
28h 34mSAR 1,584–4,489
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to fly which costs 1200﷼ - 3400﷼ and takes 17h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to fly which takes 17h 31m and costs 1200﷼ - 3400﷼.
The distance between Chicago and Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 11261 km.
It takes approximately 17h 31m to get from Chicago to Riyadh Airport (RUH), including transfers.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 8h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:12 PM in Chicago and 7:12 AM in Riyadh Airport (RUH).
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia?
Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riyadh (RUH) 5 times a day.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riyadh via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,400–4,600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Riyadh via Boston, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,200–7,500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Riyadh via Detroit, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 23m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,200–7,500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Riyadh via Detroit, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,900–6,500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Riyadh via Boston, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,000–6,500
Flights from South Bend to Riyadh via Detroit, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,700–6,000
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Riyadh via Detroit, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,600–5,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SAR 120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around Saudi Arabia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide




