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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane ORD - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    30h 49m
    ฿14,294–41,559

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane MDW - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    32h 43m
    ฿21,294–65,559

  3. Train to South Bend, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SBN - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    35h 10m
    ฿24,704–65,932

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus, Mini Van

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane ORD - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    38h 5m
    ฿21,814–51,369

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane MKE - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    34h 45m
    ฿24,865–73,274

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration23h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket฿14,495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,390 km
  • Duration: 30h 49m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Pai. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai.

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