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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)plane plane ORD - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    14h 38m
    CHF 262–763

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane ORD - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    14h 43m
    CHF 238–478

  3. 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)plane plane ORD - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    17h 9m
    CHF 292–670

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MDW - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    16h 26m
    CHF 262–1,113

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MDW - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    16h 12m
    CHF 338–1,208

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 169Cheapest Price
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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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