There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Colombo by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane ORD - CMB
22h 40mRs 109,331–322,662Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MKE - CMB
26h 25mRs 204,750–539,378Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MDW - CMB
25h 49mRs 189,331–562,662
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 330000 and takes 22h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Colombo is to fly which takes 22h 40m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 330000.
The distance between Chicago and Colombo is 14472 km.
It takes approximately 22h 40m to get from Chicago to Colombo, including transfers.
Colombo is 11h 30m ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:18 AM in Chicago and 11:48 AM in Colombo.
There are 1319+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Etihad, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 160,000–440,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 270,000–750,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Boston, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 270,000–750,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 160,000–440,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 270,000–750,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Boston, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 270,000–750,000
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–310,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 180,000–500,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Boston, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 180,000–550,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 140,000–480,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Detroit, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240,000–800,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Detroit, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 240,000–800,000
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 170,000–550,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 280,000–850,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Boston, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 290,000–900,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–24,000
- Website
- Amtrak
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