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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OTP - ORD
    16h 8m
    $263–710

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OTP - MDW
    19h 32m
    $433–1,310

  3. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane OTP - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    20h 35m
    $345–1,222

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane OTP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    20h 53m
    $548–1,794

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,231.1 mi
  • Duration: 16h 8m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Chicago, IL, USA?

Lufthansa City, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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