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

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

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

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    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DUR - ORD
    25h 22m
    $514–1,819

  2. 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 2m
    $942–3,283

  3. 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
    24h 26m
    $614–2,119

  4. 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
    26h 37m
    $658–2,333

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

    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 40m
    $558–1,933

  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
    26h 55m
    $975–3,329

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration25h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,025.4 mi
  • Duration: 25h 22m

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.

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