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How to get fromChicago to Bournemouthby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Bournemouth by plane, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane ORD - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    14h 43m
    £214–829

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 32m
    £184–639

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORD - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    13h 8m
    £296–828

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MDW - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    15h 2m
    £256–928

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 31m
    £212–664

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    15h 44m
    £208–562

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane ORD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    17h 57m
    £312–997

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,974.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Bournemouth. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bournemouth Station.

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