Rome2Rio

How to get fromDurban to Chicagoby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Chicago by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DUR - ORD
    25h 36m
    $444–1,619

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PZB - ORD
    27h 47m
    $438–1,633

  3. Fly King Shaka International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DUR - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    27h 44m
    $834–2,878

  4. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DUR - MDW
    26h 23m
    $564–2,019

  5. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PZB - MDW
    28h 34m
    $558–2,033

  6. Fly King Shaka International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DUR - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    29h 20m
    $826–3,031

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration25h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$436Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Durban to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,025.4 mi
  • Duration: 25h 36m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Chicago, IL, USA?

Airlink, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides