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How to get fromChicago to Wollongongby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Wollongong by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ORD - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    24h 52m
    $631–2,040

  2. Train to South Bend, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SBN - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    27h 29m
    $798–2,556

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKE - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    26h 13m
    $1,097–3,556

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MDW - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    24h 59m
    $881–3,040

  5. Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane IND - SYD
    4. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    29h 16m
    $993–3,229

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane ORD - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    31h 15m
    $773–2,637

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration22h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$606Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,967 km
  • Duration: 24h 52m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Wollongong. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to South Bend Airport, walk to South Bend (SBN) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station.

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