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

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There are 4 ways to get from Panama City to Chicago by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly 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 48m
    $170–643

  2. Drive  3,747.8 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City to Chicagocar car 3,747.8 mi
    3d 6h
    $826–1,192

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PTY - MDW
    10h 19m
    $210–793

  4. Fly 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
    13h 41m
    $302–1,155

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,365.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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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