There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Machu Picchu by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Train + Bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane ORD - CUZ
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
21h$278–2,420Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, Train + Bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane MDW - CUZ
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
21h 19m$368–2,820
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which costs $270 - $2,500 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 21h and costs $270 - $2,500.
The distance between Chicago and Machu Picchu is 6530 km.
It takes approximately 21h to get from Chicago to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
There are 165+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Atlanta, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Atlanta, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Miami, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Montego Bay, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,300
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- reservas@perurail.com
- Website
- PeruRail
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- PeruRail
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- PeruRail
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