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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Plovdiv by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ORD - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
17h 7m
$326–774
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ORD - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
18h 38m
$672–1,265
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ORD - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
23h 51m
$330–1,163
Fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane ORD - PDV
22h 13m
$418–1,611
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)plane ORD - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
21h 3m
$446–679

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

42Weekly Planes

12h 50mAverage Duration

$256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,538.9 km
Duration: 17h 7m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

United Airlines, Ryanair, and six other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) twice daily.

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Plovdiv(opens in a new window), Bulgaria(opens in a new window)

Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, standing on the banks of the Maritsa river in the historical region of Thrace, behind the state capital Sofia. It has a population of 346,893 and 675,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Plovdiv is a cultural hub in Bulgaria and was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. The city is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.

Things to do in Plovdiv

Plovdiv Roman theatre(Opens in a new window)

The Roman theatre of Plovdiv (Latin: TEATRUM TRIMONTENSE; Bulgarian: Пловдивски античен театър, Plovdivski antichen teatar) is one of the world's best-preserved ancient theatres, located in the city center of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It was constructed in the 90s of I century AD, probably under the rulership of Emperor Domitian. The theatre can host between 5000 and 7000 spectators and it is currently in use.

Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален етнографски музей — Пловдив, Regionalen etnografski muzey — Plovdiv) is a museum of ethnography in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Since 1938, it has occupied the 1847 house of the merchant, Argir Kuyumdzhioglu, in the city's Old Town. The museum features six exhibitions, each occupying a separate room.

Alyosha Monument(Opens in a new window)

Alyosha (an affectionate diminutive of Aleksey) is an 11 m tall reinforced concrete statue of a Soviet soldier on Bunarjik Hill in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The statue tops a 6 m pedestal lined with granite. The memorial commemorates Soviet casualties incurred during the Soviet occupation of Bulgaria (which had been an Axis ally) in World War II. It was installed in 1954-57.

Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален исторически музей Пловдив, Regionalen istoricheski muzey Plovdiv) is a historical museum in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Established in 1951, it covers the history of Plovdiv from the 15th century until today (the older history is presented in the Plovdiv Archaeological Museum). It has three departments, each occupying a separate historic building.

Places to stay in Plovdiv

$99

HillHouse Plovdiv(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

$127

Villa Flavia Heritage Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

$108

Doubletree By Hilton Plovdiv Center(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

$109

Family Hotel at Renaissance Square(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

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