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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Matera by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane ORD - BRI
    2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus bus
    16h 21m
    €386–860

  2. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane ORD - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Materabus bus
    19h 45m
    €627–2,962

  3. Fly to Naples Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane ORD - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train train
    18h 39m
    €415–1,030

  4. Fly to Brindisi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane plane ORD - BDS
    2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain train
    20h 36m
    €569–748

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,173.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 21m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Matera, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Matera. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF), walk to Lamezia Terme Airport, take the bus to Lamezia Terme Train Station, walk to Lamezia Terme C., take the train to Metaponto, walk to Metaponto, then take the bus to Matera.

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