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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ORD - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    13h 40m
    CHF 177–451

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane ORD - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    14h 8m
    CHF 305–487

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane ORD - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    15h 51m
    CHF 248–914

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MDW - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    15h 39m
    CHF 337–1,011

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane ORD - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    17h 28m
    CHF 230–842

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,364.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Lugano. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Lugano.

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