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How to get fromSwansea to Chicagoby train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Chicago by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRS - ORD
    15h 55m
    $212–744

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CWL - ORD
    16h 19m
    $274–956

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LHR - ORD
    14h 44m
    $472–1,239

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BHX - ORD
    16h 11m
    $264–867

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LPL - ORD
    17h 18m
    $287–924

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EXT - ORD
    22h 14m
    $424–1,872

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,967.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 55m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Chicago. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 Bridgend, take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue.

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