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How to get fromGlasgow to Illinoisby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Illinois by plane or train

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GLA - ORD
    12h 59m
    $177–661

  2. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EDI - ORD
    12h 38m
    $195–706

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane EDI - PIA
    15h 39m
    $254–952

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane EDI - SPI
    16h 32m
    $267–968

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane EDI - MDW
    15h 23m
    $265–1,006

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,692.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Illinois, USA?

Aer Lingus, Air Transat, and six other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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