What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Timbuktu?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $360 - $1,300 and takes 4 days 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Timbuktu?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 34h 7m and costs $420 - $1,200.

How far is it from Chicago to Timbuktu?

The distance between Chicago and Timbuktu is 8656 km.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Timbuktu?

It takes approximately 4 days 3h to get from Chicago to Timbuktu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Timbuktu?

Timbuktu is 5h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:05 AM in Chicago and 9:05 AM in Timbuktu.

Chicago to Timbuktu - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Timbuktu by plane, car, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Néma Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane ORD - EMN
2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
4d 3h
$362–1,215
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane ORD - GAQ
2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
34h 7m
$428–1,175
Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Néma Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane IND - EMN
4. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
2d 7h
$850–2,347

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

3Weekly Planes

3d 19hAverage Duration

$297Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,656 km
Duration: 4d 3h

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Timbuktu. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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How to get fromChicago to Timbuktuby plane, car, train, or shuttle

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Timbuktu by plane, car, train, or shuttle

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Néma Airport, drive