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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Tibet by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane ORD - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    29h 43m
    ¥3,660–12,080

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane ORD - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Tibetcar car
    35h 12m
    ¥2,867–7,383

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane MDW - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    32h 47m
    ¥6,560–24,080

  4. Train to South Bend, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SBN - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    35h 15m
    ¥7,141–22,154

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane MKE - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    37h 1m
    ¥10,369–30,619

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration29h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,681Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,180 km
  • Duration: 29h 43m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Tibet. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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