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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 from Chicago O'Hare 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
    25h 3m
    $1,229–2,540

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 31m
    $979–3,340

  3. Train to South Bend, fly, 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 58m
    $1,044–3,453

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, 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 14m
    $1,167–3,940

  5. Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    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
    31h 57m
    $1,051–3,394

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane STL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    32h 56m
    $1,158–3,596

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration21h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$775Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14,967 km
  • Duration: 25h 3m

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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