What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lilongwe?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lilongwe is to fly which costs $650 - $2,200 and takes 23h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Lilongwe?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 23h 6m and costs $650 - $2,200.

How far is it from Chicago to Lilongwe?

The distance between Chicago and Lilongwe is 13684 km.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lilongwe?

It takes approximately 23h 6m to get from Chicago to Lilongwe, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lilongwe?

Lilongwe is 7h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:33 AM in Chicago and 6:33 PM in Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 90+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

Chicago to Lilongwe - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane ORD - LLW
23h 6m
$658–2,113
Train to South Bend, fly to Kamuzu International Airport
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane SBN - LLW
28h 7m
$969–3,322
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane MDW - LLW
35h 14m
$708–2,713
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane MKE - LLW
26h 44m
$1,430–4,371
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chileka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane ORD - BLZ
2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
27h 33m
$676–2,130

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

4Weekly Planes

19h 55mAverage Duration

$678Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 13,684.5 km
Duration: 23h 6m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 4 times a week.

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How to get fromChicago to Lilongweby plane, train or bus

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

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport

Train to South Bend, fly to Kamuzu International Airport

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport

Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chileka International Airport, bus