What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa is to fly which costs $420 - $1,400 and takes 17h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 17h 23m and costs $420 - $1,400.

How far is it from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

The distance between Chicago and Addis Ababa is 12216 km.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

It takes approximately 17h 23m to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 9h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:51 PM in Chicago and 6:51 AM in Addis Ababa.

Where can I stay near Addis Ababa?

There are 351+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.

Chicago to Addis Ababa - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa by plane, train, or car

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane ORD - ADD
17h 23m
$422–1,405
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane MKE - ADD
26h 38m
$649–2,385
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Awassa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Awassa Airport (AWA)plane ORD - AWA
2. Drive from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Addis Ababacar
25h 45m
$518–1,345

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

10Weekly Planes

16h 5mAverage Duration

$428Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,216.1 km
Duration: 17h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) once daily.

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How to get fromChicago to Addis Abababy plane, train, or car

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Addis Ababa by plane, train, or car

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Awassa Airport, drive