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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Nairobi by plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ORD - NBO
    21h 17m
    $374–1,306

  2. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MKE - NBO
    22h 50m
    $650–2,287

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MDW - NBO
    25h 41m
    $604–2,306

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane ORD - WIL
    25h 40m
    $402–1,405

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane ORD - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle bus
    27h 45m
    $522–1,752

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration19h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,962 km
  • Duration: 21h 17m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Nairobi, Kenya?

Air France, Turkish Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nairobi (NBO) 5 times a day.

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