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How to get fromChicago to Kielby plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Kiel by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Hamburg Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane ORD - HAM
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Kiel central bus stationbus bus
    15h 28m
    €308–715

  2. Fly to Bremen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane plane ORD - BRE
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    17h 54m
    €344–1,245

  3. Fly to Billund Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane plane ORD - BLL
    2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Schleswigtrain train
    3. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain train
    18h 19m

  4. Fly to Copenhagen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane plane ORD - CPH
    2. Take the train from København H to Schleswigtrain train
    3. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain train
    17h 50m

  5. Fly to Hannover Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane plane ORD - HAJ
    2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    19h 45m
    €493–1,116

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kiel, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Kiel. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM), walk to Hamburg Airport, then take the bus to Kiel central bus station. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Bremen Airport (BRE), take the taxi to Bremen Hbf, take the train to Hamburg Hbf, then take the train to Kiel Hbf.

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