Rome2Rio

How to get fromChicago, IL to Sydneyby plane, train, shuttle or bus

Find Transport to Sydney

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Sydney by plane, train, shuttle, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ORD - SYD
    23h 44m
    $1,122–2,230

  2. Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Sydney International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane IND - SYD
    28h 27m
    $887–3,155

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKE - SYD
    24h 52m
    $1,248–4,404

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sydney International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MDW - SYD
    23h 58m
    $972–3,630

  5. Train, bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MSN - SYD
    29h 52m
    $1,158–4,067

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane STL - SYD
    27h 53m
    $1,112–4,130

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MDW - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    32h 54m
    $1,017–3,926

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$637Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Chicago, IL

Trips to Sydney

Popular routes