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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Port Ellen by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Islay

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islay (ILY)plane plane ORD - ILY
    16h 2m
    £242–954

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Islay

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Islay (ILY)plane plane MDW - ILY
    24h 21m
    £382–1,504

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORD - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    20h 42m
    £313–790

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£246Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Port Ellen, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and five other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islay (ILY) every 4 hours.

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