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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Zanzibar Island by plane, train, or ferry

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane ORD - ZNZ
    24h 31m
    $502–1,805

  2. Train to South Bend, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane SBN - ZNZ
    38h 44m
    $665–2,316

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane ORD - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    27h 57m
    $504–1,615

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MKE - ZNZ
    34h 22m
    $824–2,763

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration26h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$528Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,509.2 km
  • Duration: 24h 31m

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

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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