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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Ascona by plane or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeORD - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
    14h 37m
    CHF 252–687

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeMDW - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
    16h 21m
    CHF 212–737

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeORD - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
    14h 43m
    CHF 231–483

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)planeORD - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
    16h 59m
    CHF 332–570

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)planeORD - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
    18h 6m
    CHF 361–668

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ascona, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Ascona. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, take the train to Locarno, walk to Locarno, Piazza Stazione, then take the line 1 bus to Ascona, Centro. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Bellinzona, take the train to Locarno, walk to Locarno, Piazza Stazione, then take the line 1 bus to Ascona, Centro.

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