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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 30m
    $482–1,605

  2. 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 plane ORD - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    27h 46m
    $474–1,515

  3. 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
    25h 13m
    $899–2,286

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MDW - ZNZ
    28h 4m
    $702–2,405

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration24h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$486Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,509.2 km
  • Duration: 24h 30m

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) twice daily.

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