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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BHX - ORD
    13h 54m
    $387–818

  2. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LTN - ORD
    16h 24m
    $233–901

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LHR - ORD
    13h 54m
    $389–1,095

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRS - ORD
    15h 10m
    $428–829

  5. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CWL - ORD
    16h 9m
    $379–1,034

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LHR - MDW
    16h 48m
    $609–1,545

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Chicago. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 London Paddington, 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.

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