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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Poole by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeORD - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
    14h
    £420–723

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeORD - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    13h 16m
    £253–650

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMDW - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    15h 7m
    £763–2,550

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeORD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
    16h 35m
    £387–621

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeORD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
    16h 43m
    £289–870

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeORD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain
    16h 18m
    £320–697

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeORD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
    18h 12m
    £292–1,138

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£233Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Poole, England?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Poole. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, take the bus to Bournemouth Station, walk to Bournemouth, then take the train to Poole.

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