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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to São Paulo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane ORD - GRU
    14h 2m
    R$1,219–4,770

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane MDW - GRU
    16h 17m
    R$1,819–7,070

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane MKE - GRU
    17h 51m
    R$2,134–7,912

  4. Train to South Bend, fly to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane SBN - GRU
    18h 56m
    R$1,480–5,626

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Viracopos/Campinas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Viracopos/Campinas International Airport (VCP)plane plane ORD - VCP
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Campinas to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus
    19h 14m
    R$2,155–6,107

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,477.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 2m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and São Paulo, Brazil?

United Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) twice daily.

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