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

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  1. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SHA - ORD
    18h 43m
    $313–1,106

  2. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVG - ORD
    19h 59m
    $250–664

  3. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVG - MDW
    20h 21m
    $370–964

  4. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PVG - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    23h 15m
    $352–1,226

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PVG - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    22h 29m
    $535–1,798

  6. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane PVG - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    24h 46m
    $415–1,331

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,074.9 mi
  • Duration: 18h 43m

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

All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day.

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