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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)plane ORD - GAU
2. Take the bus from Gauhati Airport to Shillongbus
28h 18m
₹39,430–150,660
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane ORD - IXB
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Guwahatitrain
3. Take the bus from Guwahati Paltan Bazar to Barik Pointbus
37h 16m
₹36,010–143,060
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Osmani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)plane ORD - ZYL
2. Drive from Osmani International Airport (ZYL) to Shillongcar
27h 48m
₹46,330–132,160
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Umroi Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Umroi Airport (SHL)plane ORD - SHL
28h 35m
₹50,830–141,210
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Osmani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)plane MDW - ZYL
2. Drive from Osmani International Airport (ZYL) to Shillongcar
32h 17m
₹76,330–272,160
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shahjalal International Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane ORD - DAC
2. Take the train from Biman Bandar to Sylhettrain
3. Drive from Sylhet to Shillongcar
30h 57m
₹37,610–103,660
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Agartala, train, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Agartala (IXA)plane ORD - IXA
2. Take the train from Azampur to Sylhettrain
3. Drive from Sylhet to Shillongcar
35h 47m
₹41,120–113,860

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) flights

12Weekly Planes

23h 25mAverage Duration

₹39,004Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Shillong.

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Distance: 12,583.8 km
Duration: 28h 18m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Shillong, India?

Air India Limited, Spicejet, and seven other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Umroi Airport (SHL) 3 times a day.

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Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport via Warsaw Chopin, Delhi

Ave. Duration: 24h 45m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ₹43,000–170,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Umroi Airport via Dubai, Kolkata

Ave. Duration: 27h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹65,000–220,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Umroi Airport via Doha, Kolkata

Ave. Duration: 28h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹65,000–210,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Umroi Airport via Abu Dhabi, Kolkata

Ave. Duration: 34h 20m
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₹50,000–140,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Agartala via Delhi

Ave. Duration: 34h 45m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: ₹38,000–150,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Agartala via Doha, Kolkata

Ave. Duration: 25h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹50,000–160,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Agartala via Warsaw Chopin, Delhi

Ave. Duration: 26h
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: ₹43,000–170,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Agartala via Frankfurt, Delhi

Ave. Duration: 30h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₹48,000–180,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Agartala via Munich, Delhi

Ave. Duration: 29h 55m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₹44,000–160,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Agartala via Abu Dhabi, Kolkata

Ave. Duration: 31h 25m
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₹39,000–110,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Agartala via Amsterdam Schiphol, Delhi

Ave. Duration: 31h 30m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: ₹43,000–160,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Frankfurt, Delhi

Ave. Duration: 29h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹44,000–170,000

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Shillong(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Shillong is a hill station and the capital of Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district. Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the British of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".

Things to do in Shillong

Umiam Lake(Opens in a new window)

Umiam Lake ( commonly known as barapani lake ) is a reservoir located in the hills 15 km to the North of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It was created by damming the Umiam river in the early 1960s. The principal catchment area of the lake and dam is spread over 220 square km.

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium(Opens in a new window)

Nehru Stadium is a football stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. It is used mainly for football and hosts the home matches of Shillong Lajong FC of the I-League. The stadium has a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators.

Places to stay in Shillong

Woodland Hill Stay(Opens in a new window)

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The Heritage Club - Tripura Castle Hotel and Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Rockski Boutique Bed & Breakfast(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Ha Sharing(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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