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How to get fromPanama City to Chicagoby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to Chicago by plane, car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PTY - ORD
    8h 52m
    $180–643

  2. Drive  3,747.8 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City to Chicagocar car 3,747.8 mi
    3d 6h
    $771–1,114

  3. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PTY - MDW
    10h 22m
    $230–843

  4. Fly Tocumen International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PTY - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    12h 50m
    $232–805

  5. Fly Tocumen International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PTY - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    13h 8m
    $345–1,227

  6. Fly Panama Pacific International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BLB - MDW
    11h 58m
    $209–825

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,365.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Chicago, IL, USA?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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