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How to get fromChicago to George Townby plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to George Town by plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane ORD - PEN
    28h 40m
    RM 1,812–4,924

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane ORD - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    31h 52m
    RM 1,323–3,965

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MDW - PEN
    29h 54m
    RM 2,912–7,524

  4. Train to South Bend, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SBN - PEN
    31h 56m
    RM 2,062–7,570

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MKE - PEN
    32h 3m
    RM 3,103–8,358

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration31h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,819Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,744.3 km
  • Duration: 28h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and George Town, Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and five other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day.

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