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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Chicago by train or plane

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  1. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MXP - ORD
    14h 2m
    $279–864

  2. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LIN - ORD
    16h 25m
    $352–920

  3. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ZRH - ORD
    14h 59m
    $288–607

  4. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MXP - MDW
    16h 41m
    $289–1,114

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Chicago. However, you can take the train to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, walk to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take the train to Seregno, take the train to Milano Forlanini, walk to Stazione Forlanini, take the line 4 subway to Linate Aeroporto, walk to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue.

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