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How to get fromChicago to Helsinkiby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 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
    13h 1m
    €454–759

  2. Train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane AZO - HEL
    21h 1m
    €303–984

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

    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 Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    16h 42m
    €524–898

  4. 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
    16h 25m
    €418–1,365

  5. Train to South Bend, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane SBN - HEL
    18h 23m
    €364–1,218

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,171.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 1m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair, Icelandair, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 5 times a day.

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