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How to get fromChicago to Ko Samuiby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Ko Samui by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ORD - USM
    29h 57m
    ฿17,984–50,269

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane ORD - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    34h 55m
    ฿13,639–37,769

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MKE - USM
    36h 5m
    ฿39,552–123,979

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MDW - USM
    28h 6m
    ฿36,984–121,269

  5. Train to South Bend, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SBN - USM
    36h 11m
    ฿28,395–86,643

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration31h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿17,805Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,279.8 km
  • Duration: 29h 57m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Cathay Pacific, Bangkok Airways, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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