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How to get fromChicago to Rameswaramby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Rameswaram by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Madurai, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane ORD - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    34h 30m
    ₹44,437–131,819

  2. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane ORD - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Jolarpettaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaramtrain train
    37h 13m
    ₹28,757–84,294

  3. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane ORD - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain train
    29h 58m
    ₹37,942–112,684

  4. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane ORD - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Valliyurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Valliyur to Rameswaramtrain train
    34h 20m
    ₹37,643–103,604

  5. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane ORD - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain train
    34h 44m
    ₹37,292–105,184

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane ORD - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain train
    36h 28m
    ₹34,812–99,544

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration29h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹44,789Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,280.5 km
  • Duration: 34h 30m

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 Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, 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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Rameswaram.

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