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How to get fromChicago to Punta Arenasby plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane MDW - PUQ
    20h 35m
    $412–1,505

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane ORD - PUQ
    21h 37m
    $292–1,105

  3. Train to South Bend, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane SBN - PUQ
    23h 54m
    $345–1,316

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane MKE - PUQ
    23h 24m
    $509–1,786

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Puerto Natales, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Puerto Natales (PNT)plane plane MDW - PNT
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus bus
    30h 38m
    $616–2,319

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane BMI - PUQ
    24h 19m
    $400–1,306

  7. Train, bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    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 Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane MSN - PUQ
    25h 28m
    $408–1,414

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,703 km
  • Duration: 20h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Punta Arenas, Chile?

Delta, LATAM Chile, and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) twice daily.

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