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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Santa Marta by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane ORD - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    11h 49m
    $122–498

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane ORD - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    13h

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane ORD - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    16h 35m
    $494–737

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane MDW - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    15h 40m
    $204–787

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane MDW - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    19h 33m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,821.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Santa Marta. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), walk to Ruta 15 - Parada 01, then take the bus to Ruta 15 - Parada 39.

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