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How to get fromChicago to Kenyaby plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Kenya by plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ORD - NBO
    21h 42m
    $424–1,506

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mombasa

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ORD - MBA
    20h 21m
    $572–1,830

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kisumu International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane ORD - KIS
    25h 7m
    $428–1,424

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MDW - NBO
    25h 11m
    $604–2,206

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MKE - NBO
    23h 40m
    $776–2,174

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eldoret International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane ORD - EDL
    25h 44m
    $532–1,945

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane ORD - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle bus
    28h 30m
    $522–1,852

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,962 km
  • Duration: 21h 42m

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

United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nairobi (NBO) 5 times a day.

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