What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Zanzibar City?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Zanzibar City is to fly which costs $650 - $1,300 and takes 25h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Zanzibar City?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Zanzibar City is to fly which takes 25h 39m and costs $650 - $1,300.

How far is it from Chicago to Zanzibar City?

The distance between Chicago and Zanzibar City is 13517 km.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Zanzibar City?

It takes approximately 25h 39m to get from Chicago to Zanzibar City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Zanzibar City?

Zanzibar City is 8h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:54 AM in Chicago and 3:54 PM in Zanzibar City.

Where can I stay near Zanzibar City?

There are 315+ hotels available in Zanzibar City.

Chicago to Zanzibar City - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Zanzibar City by plane, ferry, or train

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane ORD - ZNZ
25h 39m
$652–1,305
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane ORD - DAR
2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
27h 46m
$484–1,615
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane MKE - ZNZ
26h 22m
$899–2,386

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

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25h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 13,516.5 km
Duration: 25h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 3 times a day.

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How to get fromChicago to Zanzibar Cityby plane, ferry, or train

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Zanzibar City by plane, ferry, or train

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport