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How to get fromThe Loop (CTA) to Istanbulby plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Istanbul by plane, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)planeORD - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    15h 1m
    ₺17,236–27,433

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)planeORD - SAW
    16h 35m
    ₺8,119–25,234

  3. Train to South Bend, fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Istanbul (IST)planeSBN - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    19h 37m
    ₺16,701–60,832

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Istanbul (IST)planeMDW - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    18h 25m
    ₺13,236–49,433

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₺11,305Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Istanbul, Turkey?

United Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 hours.

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