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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
    23h 16m
    Rs 149,330–362,661

  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
    27h 23m
    Rs 262,959–615,785

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MDW - CMB
    24h 34m
    Rs 219,330–562,661

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRs 144,616Cheapest Price
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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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