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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to French Polynesia by plane, train, shuttle, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane ORD - PPT
    16h 40m
    $412–1,505

  2. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane MKE - PPT
    20h 33m
    $699–2,586

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane MDW - PPT
    17h 29m
    $652–2,505

  4. Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane IND - PPT
    23h 10m
    $680–2,337

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane MDW - BOB
    20h 59m
    $602–2,305

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane MDW - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    22h 15m
    $612–2,205

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration15h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,185.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and French Polynesia?

United Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 4 times a day.

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