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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to The Gambia by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Banjul

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane ORD - BJL
    19h 3m
    $284–1,106

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ziguinchor Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG)plane plane ORD - ZIG
    2. Drive from Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) to Gunjurcar car
    25h 36m
    $156–576

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane ORD - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus bus
    24h 19m
    $270–938

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cap Skirring Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cap Skirring Airport (CSK)plane plane ORD - CSK
    2. Drive from Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) to Gunjurcar car
    26h 36m
    $224–790

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane MKE - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus bus
    27h 36m
    $431–1,495

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Banjul (BJL) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration19h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,514 km
  • Duration: 19h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and The Gambia?

TAP Portugal, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Banjul (BJL) 6 times a week.

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