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There are 3 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)plane plane ORD - CMB
    22h 31m
    Rs 159,321–402,642

  2. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SBN - CMB
    26h 21m
    Rs 192,910–505,732

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MDW - CMB
    25h 9m
    Rs 199,321–562,642

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration21h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRs 151,048Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,471.5 km
  • Duration: 22h 31m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

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

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