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How to get fromChicago to Helsinkiby plane, ferry or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Helsinki by plane, ferry, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane ORD - HEL
    12h 3m
    €345–707

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane ORD - TLL
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    16h 55m
    €209–633

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane MKE - HEL
    15h 50m
    €373–1,305

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€178Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and KLM fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day.

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