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There are 7 ways to get from Christchurch to Chicago by plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHC - ORD
    22h 55m
    $395–1,408

  2. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CHC - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    27h 38m
    $517–1,820

  3. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CHC - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    25h 14m
    $750–2,692

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHC - MDW
    25h 20m
    $555–2,008

  5. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane CHC - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    30h 42m
    $559–1,914

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CHC - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 13m
    $736–2,673

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CHC - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    30h 54m
    $806–2,646

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration22h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,549.5 mi
  • Duration: 22h 55m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily.

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