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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Zanzibar Island is to fly and ferry which costs $460 - $1,600 and takes 27h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Zanzibar Island is to fly which takes 24h 20m and costs $470 - $1,600.

How far is it from Chicago to Zanzibar Island?

The distance between Chicago and Zanzibar Island is 13509 km.

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

It takes approximately 24h 20m to get from Chicago to Zanzibar Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Zanzibar Island?

Zanzibar Island is 8h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:37 AM in Chicago and 12:37 PM in Zanzibar Island.

Where can I stay near Zanzibar Island?

There are 326+ hotels available in Zanzibar Island.

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

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

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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
24h 20m
$472–1,605
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 36m
$464–1,515
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
27h 23m
$899–2,286

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

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25h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 13,509.2 km
Duration: 24h 20m

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

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

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