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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 22m
    R$1,220–4,572

  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 12m
    R$2,020–7,572

  3. 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
    19h 51m
    R$1,586–5,632

  4. 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
    18h 1m
    R$2,372–8,010

  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 30m
    R$2,361–6,114

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,477.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

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

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) 4 times a day.

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