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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Colombo 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeORD - CMB
    22h 49m
    Rs 130,772–294,545

  2. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeSBN - CMB
    26h 49m
    Rs 174,148–487,450

  3. 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeMKE - CMB
    26h 25m
    Rs 207,609–650,525

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeMDW - CMB
    26h 12m
    Rs 140,772–394,545

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration23h 1mAverage Duration
TicketRs 107,011Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Etihad, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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