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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Perth by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane ORD - PER
    29h 59m
    $856–2,711

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane MDW - PER
    30h 9m
    $1,206–4,211

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane MKE - PER
    31h 58m
    $1,373–3,628

  4. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane SBN - PER
    35h 3m
    $1,123–3,427

  5. Train, bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane MSN - PER
    42h 26m
    $1,101–2,771

  6. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane LAF - PER
    42h 31m
    $1,201–3,554

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration26h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$884Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,671.6 km
  • Duration: 29h 59m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Perth, WA, Australia?

Cathay Pacific flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Perth Airport (PER) 5 times a week.

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