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How to get fromChicago to Icelandby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Iceland by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane ORD - KEF
    10h 14m
    $336–1,111

  2. Train to South Bend, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane SBN - KEF
    14h 6m
    $269–1,022

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane MDW - KEF
    11h 45m
    $316–1,211

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane MKE - KEF
    13h 8m
    $393–1,492

  5. Train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane AZO - KEF
    16h 8m
    $332–1,124

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,758.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Iceland?

United Airlines, Icelandair, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) 3 times a day.

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