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How to get fromDes Plaines to Outer Banksby plane or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Plaines to Outer Banks by plane or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 2m
    $96–415

  2. Drive 970.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Outer Bankscar car 970.5 mi
    17h 49m
    $178–256

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 11m
    $122–525

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    2. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 18m
    $115–465

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    2. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 25m
    $220–560

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    2. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 29m
    $141–615

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    2. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 41m
    $196–370

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    2. Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 35m
    $125–470

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

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Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 833.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Plaines to Outer Banks. However, you can take the train to Terminal 2, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Plaines to Outer Banks in around 17h 49m.

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