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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lusaka

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane ORD - LUN
    21h 54m
    $632–1,545

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lusaka

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane MDW - LUN
    25h 59m
    $832–2,945

  3. Train to South Bend, fly to Lusaka

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane SBN - LUN
    26h 20m
    $795–1,956

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Lusaka

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane MKE - LUN
    26h 11m
    $1,079–2,626

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ndola, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane ORD - NLA
    2. Take the bus from Ndola to Lusakabus bus
    29h 35m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$628Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,358.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lusaka, Zambia?

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

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