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How to get fromChicago to KigaliBy plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kigali International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane ORD - KGL
    21h 33m
    $554–1,006

  2. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane MKE - KGL
    28h 7m
    $1,126–2,964

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane MDW - KGL
    31h 16m
    $804–2,106

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kamembe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane ORD - KME
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    35h 4m
    $568–1,926

  5. Train to South Bend, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane SBN - KGL
    33h 26m
    $1,014–2,615

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$494Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kigali, Rwanda?

United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 3 times a day.

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