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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Bucharest by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeORD - OTP
    12h 57m
    $492–905

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeMDW - OTP
    16h 39m
    $362–1,105

  3. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeSBN - OTP
    19h 8m
    $433–1,414

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeMKE - OTP
    18h 57m
    $694–1,318

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bucharest, Romania?

HiSky, LOT, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day.

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