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How to get fromChicago to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ORD - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    16h 37m
    £437–1,514

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MDW - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    21h 7m
    £587–2,114

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MKE - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    22h 45m
    £654–2,366

  4. Train to South Bend, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SBN - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    25h 16m
    £516–1,722

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration14h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,729.1 mi
  • Duration: 16h 37m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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