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How to get fromChicago to Koh Lipeby plane, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Koh Lipe by plane, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane ORD - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    33h 15m
    ฿16,084–42,368

  2. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane ORD - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    32h 15m
    ฿13,929–36,988

  3. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane ORD - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    32h 30m
    ฿14,684–41,868

  4. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane ORD - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    34h 30m
    ฿18,664–50,148

  5. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane ORD - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    40h 38m
    ฿16,170–41,909

  6. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ORD - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Bus Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    45h
    ฿28,051–83,135

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration30h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿15,039Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,669.8 km
  • Duration: 33h 15m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Koh Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Koh Lipe. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Ranghill Station, take the taxi to Rassada Pier Phuket, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe.

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