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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Chicago by train or plane

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  1. Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LHR - ORD
    12h 16m
    $500–1,059

  2. Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LHR - MDW
    14h 37m
    $920–9,559

  3. Train, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane LHR - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    17h 9m
    $511–1,869

  4. Train, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LHR - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    16h 37m
    $517–1,923

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,988.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Chicago. However, you can take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library.

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