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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Kunming by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane ORD - KMG
    23h 27m
    ¥2,824–9,046

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane MDW - KMG
    28h 21m
    ¥4,324–12,046

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane MKE - KMG
    28h
    ¥4,733–12,585

  4. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane SBN - KMG
    28h 31m
    ¥3,105–9,620

  5. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LAF - KMG
    34h 53m
    ¥3,856–12,698

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration20h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,797Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,529 km
  • Duration: 23h 27m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kunming, China?

Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) twice daily.

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