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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Swansea by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    15h 44m
    £191–677

  2. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane ORD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    15h 43m
    £299–1,047

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    14h 15m
    £357–949

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    16h 43m
    £259–791

  5. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane ORD - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    18h 32m
    £314–1,042

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,968.7 mi
  • Duration: 15h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Swansea. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 905 bus to Rhoose station, walk to Rhoose, take the train to Bridgend, then take the train to Swansea.

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