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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Vang Vieng by plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeORD - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    30h 22m
    $666–1,533

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)planeORD - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    37h 17m
    $346–1,324

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeMDW - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    32h 1m
    $612–2,320

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)planeORD - XKH
    2. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Vang Viengtaxi
    33h 44m
    $722–1,655

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeORD - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    28h 45m
    $562–1,420

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sayaboury, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sayaboury (ZBY)planeORD - ZBY
    2. Take the taxi from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Vang Viengtaxi
    36h 47m
    $548–1,725

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeORD - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    43h 35m
    $592–1,153

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration30h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$574Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) airport, fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE), walk to Vientiane Airport, take the bus to AV Hotel, Vientiane, walk to Vientiane, then take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos.

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