There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Chicago by plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DUR - ORD
25h 25m$447–1,521Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PZB - ORD
27h 36m$418–1,533Fly King Shaka International Airport to South Bend, train
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to South Bend (SBN)plane DUR - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
29h 22m$779–2,833Fly King Shaka International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DUR - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
27h 39m$812–2,905Fly King Shaka International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DUR - MDW
26h 21m$567–2,021Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PZB - MDW
28h 32m$508–1,933
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Chicago is to bus and fly which costs $410 - $1,600 and takes 27h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Chicago is to fly which takes 25h 25m and costs $440 - $1,600.
The distance between Durban and Chicago is 9078 miles.
It takes approximately 25h 25m to get from Durban to Chicago, including transfers.
Chicago is 7h behind Durban. It is currently 03:16 in Durban and 20:16 in Chicago.
There are 1307+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Chicago, IL, USA?
Airlink, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johannesburg, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Capetown, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Capetown, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to South Bend via Johannesburg, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,800
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to South Bend via Capetown, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to South Bend via Capetown, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to South Bend via Johannesburg, Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 56m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,800
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Johannesburg, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–2,800
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Capetown, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 18m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johannesburg, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Capetown, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 53m
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johannesburg, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 33m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to South Bend via Capetown, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,000
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to South Bend via Johannesburg, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Johannesburg, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 49m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Capetown, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Johannesburg, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 53m
- When
- Saturday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Capetown, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johannesburg, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Chicago Midway International Airport via Johannesburg, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $3–12
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $3–12
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- info@vilamora.co.za
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- City to City
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