There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Rameswaram by plane, train, bus, or ferry
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane ORD - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
29h 4m₹37,779–112,489Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane ORD - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Rameswaramtrain
34h 29m₹34,619–100,659Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Madurai (IXM)plane ORD - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
34h 18m₹40,424–121,794Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane ORD - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaramtrain
34h 11m₹38,630–113,579Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane ORD - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Jolarpettaitrain
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaramtrain
37h 14m₹35,744–84,269Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane ORD - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Rameswaramtrain
35h 55m₹36,789–114,619Fly to Jaffna, ferry, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jaffna (JAF)plane ORD - JAF
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
43h 26m₹77,229–219,869
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rameswaram is to fly and bus and train which costs ₹35,000 - ₹85,000 and takes 37h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rameswaram is to fly and train which takes 29h 4m and costs ₹37,000 - ₹1,20,000.
The distance between Chicago and Rameswaram is 14293 km.
It takes approximately 29h 4m to get from Chicago to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Rameswaram is 11h 30m ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:32 PM in Chicago and 4:02 AM in Rameswaram.
There are 90+ hotels available in Rameswaram.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Rameswaram. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Rameswaram. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, then take the train to Rameswaram.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹40,000–110,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹37,000–110,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Doha, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–160,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Doha, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–160,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Madurai via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹43,000–120,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Madurai via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹40,000–120,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Madurai via Dubai, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹55,000–190,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Madurai via Doha, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹55,000–170,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Madurai via Doha, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹55,000–170,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Madurai via Doha, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹55,000–170,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jaffna via London Heathrow, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹70,000–270,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jaffna via Dubai, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹100,000–330,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jaffna via Doha, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹100,000–300,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jaffna via Frankfurt, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹90,000–340,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jaffna via Delhi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹75,000–210,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jaffna via Abu Dhabi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹70,000–210,000
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trivandrum via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹38,000–110,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹33,000–95,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹31,000–90,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹36,000–110,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trivandrum via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹41,000–110,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trivandrum via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–170,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trivandrum via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–160,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹33,000–90,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹39,000–110,000
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trivandrum via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–170,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹47,000–150,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹44,000–140,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–170,000
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trivandrum via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–160,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹47,000–140,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹44,000–130,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–160,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trivandrum via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–170,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trivandrum via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–160,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Madurai via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹55,000–180,000
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹35,000–130,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Nagappattinam to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Schedules at
- shipindia.com
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