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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mbeya is to fly and drive which costs $600 - $1,800 and takes 39h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Mbeya is to train and fly which takes 31h 21m and costs $1,300 - $4,800.

How far is it from Chicago to Mbeya?

The distance between Chicago and Mbeya is 13272 km.

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

It takes approximately 40h 41m to get from Chicago to Mbeya, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Mbeya?

Mbeya is 8h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:36 AM in Chicago and 11:36 AM in Mbeya.

Where can I stay near Mbeya?

There are 19+ hotels available in Mbeya.

Chicago to Mbeya - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Mbeya by plane, train, or car

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 Mbeya Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane ORD - MBI
40h 41m
$702–1,905
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Iringa Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Iringa Airport (IRI)plane ORD - IRI
2. Drive from Iringa Airport (IRI) to Mbeyacar
39h 57m
$642–1,770
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Mbeya Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane MDW - MBI
47h 4m
$1,002–2,805
Train to South Bend, fly to Mbeya Airport
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane SBN - MBI
47h 7m
$1,113–4,414
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane MKE - MBI
31h 21m
$1,325–4,764

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

16Weekly Planes

41h 35mAverage Duration

$654Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Mbeya.

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Distance: 13,271.7 km
Duration: 40h 41m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mbeya, Tanzania?

Emirates, Air Tanzania, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) twice daily.

Airlines

Website: airtanzania.co.tz

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Dubai, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 37h 10m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $800–2,200

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Istanbul, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 37h 35m
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: $650–2,500

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Doha, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 38h 25m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $700–1,900

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Cairo, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 47h 15m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: $800–2,300

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 47h 30m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $850–2,700

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Atlanta, Accra, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 44h 19m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,400

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Atlanta, Lagos, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 45h 19m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–3,400

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Boston, Doha, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 43h 50m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–2,800

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Boston, Istanbul, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 43h 50m
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: $900–3,600

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Detroit, Istanbul, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 44h 21m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $900–3,500

Flights from South Bend to Mbeya Airport via Atlanta, Accra, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 45h 52m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,300

Flights from South Bend to Mbeya Airport via Atlanta, Lagos, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 46h 52m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,300

Flights from South Bend to Mbeya Airport via Washington Dulles, Lagos, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 2d
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–4,100

Flights from South Bend to Mbeya Airport via Washington Dulles, Accra, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 2d
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from South Bend to Mbeya Airport via Washington Dulles, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 42h 20m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,600–4,800

Flights from South Bend to Mbeya Airport via Detroit, Istanbul, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 44h 27m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–4,400

Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Mbeya Airport via New York JFK, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 26h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,700

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Iringa Airport via Dubai, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 30h 5m
When: Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price: $700–1,900

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Iringa Airport via Istanbul, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 30h 30m
When: Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price: $550–2,100

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Iringa Airport via Cairo, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 40h 10m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: $650–2,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Iringa Airport via Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam

Ave. Duration: 40h 25m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $750–2,300

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbeya Airport

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Iringa Airport, drive

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Mbeya Airport

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