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How to get fromChicago to Svalbardby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Svalbard by plane 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 Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ORD - LYR
    34h 53m
    $374–966

  2. 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 Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MKE - LYR
    25h 51m
    $610–1,597

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MDW - LYR
    46h 7m
    $614–2,016

  4. Train to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane DTW - LYR
    28h 17m
    $762–1,841

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration33h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,783.8 km
  • Duration: 34h 53m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice daily.

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