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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Mecca by plane, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane ORD - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 34m
    SAR 1,209–3,654

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane ORD - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    24h 30m
    SAR 1,974–5,139

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane plane ORD - MED
    2. Take the train from Madinah to Makkahtrain train
    20h 24m
    SAR 1,433–4,403

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane MKE - JED
    3. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 41m
    SAR 2,183–6,459

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jeddah, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane MDW - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 8m
    SAR 2,109–6,154

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 1,186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,221.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 34m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Mecca. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Taif Regional Airport (TIF), take the taxi to Ta'if Bus Station, then take the bus to Makkah Bus Stn.

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