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How to get fromChicago to Islayby plane, bus, ferry or train

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

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  1. Fly to Islay

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islay (ILY)plane plane ORD - ILY
    14h 33m
    £262–1,004

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ORD - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    19h 36m
    £214–626

  3. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    19h 36m
    £354–677

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration14h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£268Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Islay, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and six other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islay (ILY) 5 times a day.

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