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How to get fromChicago to Readingby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Reading by plane or train

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    11h 28m
    £278–739

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MDW - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    13h 41m
    £638–2,689

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ORD - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    13h 45m
    £336–1,261

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    15h 13m
    £337–524

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    14h 49m
    £316–644

  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)plane plane ORD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    14h 23m
    £298–489

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Reading. However, 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 Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading.

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